Fondazest 2.5 Injection is an anticoagulant medicine used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (clot in veins of leg) and pulmonary embolism (clot in artery of lungs). It helps to prevent formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels.

Fondazest 2.5 Injection also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries, or who have been bedridden for long. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.

Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any bleeding disorder, kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

Uses of Fondazest Injection

Side effects of Fondazest Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fondazest

Bleeding
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

How to use Fondazest Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Fondazest Injection works

Fondazest 2.5 Injection is an anticoagulant. It stops the action of a substance (clotting factor Xa) from working in the blood. This prevents the formation of unwanted blood clots (thrombosis) in the blood vessels.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fondazest 2.5 Injection.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fondazest 2.5 Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fondazest 2.5 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Fondazest 2.5 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fondazest 2.5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fondazest 2.5 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fondazest 2.5 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Fondazest 2.5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fondazest 2.5 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Fondazest Injection?

If you miss a dose of Fondazest 2.5 Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Fondazest 2.5 Injection

₹1277/Injection

Fondaflo 2.5 Injection

Lupin Ltd

₹1146.4/injection

13% cheaper

Fondared 2.5mg Injection

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹1149.5/injection

13% cheaper

Fondum 2.5mg Injection

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹853/injection

35% cheaper

Arixtra 2.5mg Injection

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹680/injection

48% cheaper

Fondakem 2.5mg Injection

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹715/injection

46% cheaper

Quick tips

Fondazest 2.5 Injection prevents the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels of legs or lungs.
It may make you feel dizzy, tired or weak. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
Fondazest 2.5 Injection prevents the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels of legs or lungs.
It is given by injection, usually under the skin (subcutaneously) of the lower abdominal area.
It may make you feel dizzy, tired or weak. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Synthetic Glucopyranoside

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Selective Factor Xa Inhibitors

Interaction with drugs

Taking Fondazest with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Clopidogrel (Injection Route) Severe