Arixtra Side Effects

Serious side effects of Arixtra

• Hemorrhage or major bleeding, especially if taken with other anticoagulants.
• Severely low platelet count which can lead to thrombocytopenia.
• Tingling in the feet or legs, numbness, or sudden muscle weakness that may characterize spinal or epidural hematomas, which are serious conditions that can cause paralysis.

Common side effects of Arixtra:

Warnings & Recalls for Arixtra

Arixtra Black Box Warning

• Arixtra has received a black box warning due to the increased risk for spinal or epidural hematomas in patients who are undergoing anesthesia or spinal punctures. Patients who use anti-inflammatory medications, anticoagulants, or have a history of spinal abnormality  or surgery may also face this danger as well. Patients should be closely monitored for any signs of impaired neurological function, such as numbness or muscle weakness, as treatment must be immediately undertaken if this condition is discovered.

General Arixtra Warnings

• Patients with a history of bleeding disorders should be cautious while taking Arixtra, as it may worsen the condition and increase the risk for hemorrhage.
• Those who are pregnant or nursing should consult their doctor before taking Arixtra, as there are no conclusive tests to determine the safety of this drug on unborn or nursing babies.
• Patients who are 65 years of age or older are at an increased risk for serious negative side effects, particularly those who also suffer from kidney impairment.

Arixtra Treatment and Use

Arixtra | fondaparinux is an anticoagulant medication that is used to both treat and prevent the formation of blood clots, also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Arixtra is prescribed to patients who:

• Must have hip fracture surgery, hip or knee replacement surgery, or abdominal surgery.
• Are also taking the medication warfarin, and are suffering from acute pulmonary embolism or DVT.

How does Arixtra work?

Arixtra works by neutralizing Factor Xa, which is a naturally-produced agent that causes clotting. Aritra inhibits the growth of clots, and instead of breaking them down it allows the body to naturally dissolve them.

Arixtra dosing information

Arixtra is an injection which is applied directly under the skin, typically around the abdomen, once daily. Arixtra should not be injected into the muscle, and should not be combined with any other injections or infusions.

Other Names for Arixtra

Brand name:

• Arixtra

Generic name:

• fondaparinux

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