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Fondaparinux Arixtra Uses Prevents blood clots from forming after hip, knee, or stomach surgery. This medicine is an anticoagulant or "blood thinner." Storage If you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. How To Use APPEARANCE: Injectable. Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. You will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. This medicine is usually given as a shot into the skin of your stomach. Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine. Do not use the medicine if it has changed color or has particles in it. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Change in how much or how often you urinate. Dizziness, confusion, or low blood pressure. Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting. Numbness or weakness in any part of your body. Rapid weight gain. Sudden or severe headache, dizziness, trouble seeing or hearing. Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to fondaparinux or have had excessive bleeding caused by this medicine. You should not receive this medicine if you have severe kidney disease, major bleeding, an infection involving your heart, or if you weigh less than 110 pounds. Missed Dose If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Your doctor will need to know if you have bleeding problems, ulcers, or bleeding in your digestive system. Tell your doctor if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, kidney disease, eye problems caused by diabetes, or a history of stroke or bleeding caused by heparin. Make sure your doctor knows if you have recently had brain, back, or eye surgery. This medicine may cause bleeding problems. This risk is higher if you have a catheter in your back for administering pain medicine or anesthesia (sometimes called an "epidural") or if you have kidney problems. The risk of bleeding increases as the severity of your kidney problems increases. Discuss this with your doctor if you are concerned. Your doctor will need to check your blood at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

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