Fondaparinuxdrug info
0.5 ML fondaparinux sodium 5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe
What it is used for
Fondaparinux sodium injection is a Factor Xa inhibitor (anticoagulant) indicated for: Prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery (including extended prophylaxis), hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery, or abdominal surgery. Treatment of DVT or acute pulmonary embolism (PE) when administered in conjunction with warfarin.
1.1 Prophylaxis of
Deep Vein Thrombosis Fondaparinux sodium injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE): in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, including extended prophylaxis; in patients undergoing hip replacement surgery; in patients undergoing knee replacement surgery; in patients undergoing abdominal surgery who are at risk for thromboembolic complications.
1.2 Treatment of
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis Fondaparinux sodium injection is indicated for the treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis when administered in conjunction with warfarin sodium.
1.3 Treatment of
Acute Pulmonary Embolism Fondaparinux sodium injection is indicated for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism when administered in conjunction with warfarin sodium when initial therapy is administered in the hospital.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective September 10, 2021. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
Fondaparinux sodium injection is a sterile solution containing fondaparinux sodium. It is a synthetic and specific inhibitor of activated Factor X (Xa). Fondaparinux sodium is methyl O-2-deoxy-6-O-sulfo-2-(sulfoamino)-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranuronosyl-(1→4)-O-2-deoxy-3,6-di-O-sulfo-2-(sulfoamino)-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-2-Osulfo-α-L-idopyranuronosyl-(1→4)-2-deoxy-6-O-sulfo-2-(sulfoamino)-α-D-glucopyranoside, decasodium salt. The molecular formula of fondaparinux sodium is C 31 H 43 N 3 Na 10 O 49 S 8 and its molecular weight is 1728. The structural formula is provided below: Fondaparinux sodium is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free injectable solution for subcutaneous use. Each single-dose, prefilled syringe of fondaparinux sodium, affixed with an active needle protection system, contains 2.5 mg of fondaparinux sodium, USP in 0.5 mL, 5.0 mg of fondaparinux sodium, USP in 0.4 mL, 7.5 mg of fondaparinux sodium, USP in 0.6 mL, or 10.0 mg of fondaparinux sodium, USP in 0.8 mL of an isotonic solution of sodium chloride, water for injection. May also contain sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid as pH adjusters. The final drug product is a clear and colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a pH between 5.5 and 8.0.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective September 10, 2021. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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