Purpose
Arixtra is an anticoagulant that treats life-threatening blood clots. If left untreated, blood clots can cause serious issues in the brain, heart, and lungs.
Uses
Arixtra is a blood thinner for blood clots in the legs and lungs. It may be used together with Warfarin to treat serious blood clots.
- Prevents blood clots after hip, knee, and abdominal surgery
- Treats deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism
- Improves survival after a heart attack
How do you use Arixtra?
Before starting on Arixtra, make sure to inform your doctor of your medical history. It is important to tell them of any conditions you may have. These include heart, kidney, and liver problems. Talk to your doctor to determine if this is the right medication for you.
Arixtra is injected under the skin of the stomach. Do not inject into a muscle. Remember to inject only if you are qualified to do so.
Dosage
Arixtra is prescribed in different dosing. Your doctor may increase or decrease your dose over time. They will base the dosage on your medical condition and response to treatment. It is important to take Arixtra exactly as your doctor advised. Do not take less or more of it.
Side effects
What are the side effects to Arixtra? Signs to pay attention to:
- Loss of appetite
- Insomnia
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Joint and muscle pain
- Blurry vision
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Rashes and itching
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Irregular heartbeat
- Dark urine
- Yellowing of skin
Storage
Be sure to store this medication at room temperature. Keep this medication out of reach of children. Keep it out of direct contact with any type of moisture and light. Please be sure to keep this medication out of reach of your pets as well. Avoid flushing this medication or pouring this medication into any type of drain. Be sure to follow the instructions that your doctor has provided you to ensure safe disposal of this medication.
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