SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Arixtra

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Arixtra

Arixtra has 33 Side Effects total
13 are Life Threatening
9 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Arixtra

Arixtra is also known by the generic name Fondaparinux

USES:
Fondaparinux is used to treat serious blood clots in the legs and/or lungs. It is usually used with another "blood thinner" medication (warfarin). If untreated, blood clots can travel to the lungs, heart, or brain, causing serious (possibly fatal) breathing problems, heart attack, or stroke. This drug may also be used to prevent blood clots after certain surgeries with an increased risk of blood clots (e.g., hip fracture, abdominal, knee/hip replacement).

Fondaparinux is known as a "blood thinner" (anticoagulant). It is a drug similar to heparin that works by blocking certain natural substances in the blood that cause clotting.

Arixtra has 13 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding Following an Operation - Postsurgical Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Collection of Clotted Blood in an Organ, Space or Tissue - Hematoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage Within the Skull - Intracranial Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage in the Brain - Cerebrovascular Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Skin with Blisters - Bullous Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Severely Decreased Platelets - Severe Thrombocytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arixtra

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Arixtra has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Anemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra

Fever is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra

Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra

Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra

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Arixtra Drug-Drug Interactions

Arixtra has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):

Arixtra has 1 severe interactions with Mifeprex. Click here to see them

Arixtra has 1 severe interactions with Mifepristone. Click here to see them

Arixtra has interactions of serious seriousness with 7 drug(s).

Arixtra has interactions of moderate seriousness with 276 drug(s).

Arixtra has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Arixtra has 20 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Arixtra.

Arixtra Subcutaneous Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia - Immune Reaction Causing Low Platelet Count is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Bacterial Endocarditis - Bacterial Infection of Heart Valve is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Significant Bleeding - Major Bleeding is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Relative Contraindications

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Diabetic Retinopathy - Retinal Changes of Eye in a Patient with Diabetes is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Invasive Procedure on Brain - Brain Operation is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Invasive Procedure on Spine - Operation on the Spine is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Placement of Epidural Catheter - Epidural is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Platelet Aggregation Inhibition - Decrease in the Ability of Platelet Cells to Clot is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Spinal Anesthesia - Local Anesthesia Injected into Spine is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Spinal Puncture - Spinal Tap is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Surgical Procedure on Eye Proper - Eye Surgery is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Contraindication Warnings

Anemia is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia - Decreased Platelets due to the Medication Heparin is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Arixtra has 8 related brands and strengths:

Arixtra 10 Mg/0.8 Ml Sub-Q Syringe Arixtra 2.5 Mg/0.5 Ml Sub-Q Syringe Arixtra 5 Mg/0.4 Ml Sub-Q Syringe Arixtra 7.5 Mg/0.6 Ml Sub-Q Syringe Fondaparinux 10 Mg/0.8 Ml Sub-Q Syringe Fondaparinux 2.5 Mg/0.5 Ml Sub-Q Syringe Fondaparinux 5 Mg/0.4 Ml Sub-Q Syringe Fondaparinux 7.5 Mg/0.6 Ml Sub-Q Syringe

Arixtra - Symptoms of overdose may include
uncontrolled bleeding.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.