Parnaparin
Information about Parnaparin
Parnaparin Uses
Parnaparin 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 Parnaparin works
Parnaparin is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.
Common side effects of Parnaparin
Bleeding, Injection site reaction
Expert advice for Parnaparin
- 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 Parnaparin for the treatment and prevention of blood clots.
- Unlike other similar medications, regular lab tests are not required.
- Parnaparin 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.