arixtra 7.5mg injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is arixtra 7.5mg injection used for?
Arixtra (Fondaparinux) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Fondaparinux (7.5mg), which Selective inhibition of factor Xa via antithrombin III. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Fondaparinux
- Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ arixtra 7.5mg injection Uses & Benefits
Prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis, treatment of acute DVT and PE, anticoagulation in ACS
Off-label uses: Anticoagulation during PCI, VTE prophylaxis in medical patients
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Fondaparinux |
| Brand Name | Arixtra |
| Manufacturer | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Selective inhibitor of activated Factor X |
| Route of Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Storage | Store at 25ยฐC (77ยฐF); excursions permitted to 15-30ยฐC |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective inhibition of factor Xa via antithrombin III
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take arixtra 7.5mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of arixtra 7.5mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Bleeding
- Anemia
- Injection site reaction
- Fever
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Major hemorrhage
- Spinal hematoma with neuraxial anesthesia
- Thrombocytopenia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Allergic reaction
- Eosinophilia
- Elevated liver enzymes
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Aspirin | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
| Clopidogrel | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Heparin
- Direct thrombin inhibitors
- Other anticoagulants
โก Moderate Interactions
- Aspirin
- NSAIDs
- Clopidogrel
- SSRIs
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Herbal supplements with anticoagulant effects
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase bleeding risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min), active bleeding, hypersensitivity, body weight <50 kg (for prophylaxis), bacterial endocarditis
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, CBC, signs of bleeding
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Protamine sulfate is ineffective; consider recombinant factor VIIa
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered if within 12 hours; otherwise skip
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for arixtra 7.5mg injection
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Fondaparinux (7.5mg)):
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fondared 7.5 injectionDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd โน1,746.86 32.3% COSTLIER
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fonda x 7.5mg injectionCare Organics Ltd. โน1,750.00 32.6% COSTLIER
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fondaflo 7.5 injectionLupin Ltd โน1,789.15 35.5% COSTLIER
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fondazest 7.5 injectionAbbott โน1,928.01 46.1% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.