Dalteparin
Information about Dalteparin
Dalteparin Uses
Dalteparin is used to prevent acute coronary syndrome, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. It prevents the formation of blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain or heart.
How Dalteparin works
Dalteparin is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.
Common side effects of Dalteparin
Bruise, Increased liver enzymes, Injection site hematoma, Hemorrhagic complications, Injection site bruising, Nosebleeds
Expert advice for Dalteparin
- You have been prescribed Dalteparin for the treatment and prevention of blood clots.
- Dalteparin increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medicines that increase the bleeding risk like aspirin and NSAIDs.
- Inform your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose or wounds that lasts more than 15 minutes or if blood appears in your urine, stool or vomit.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- You have been prescribed Dalteparin for the treatment and prevention of blood clots.
- Unlike other similar medications, regular lab tests are not required.
- Dalteparin increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medicines that increase the bleeding risk like aspirin and NSAIDs.
- Inform your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose or wounds that lasts more than 15 minutes or if blood appears in your urine, stool or vomit.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.