Comparing Fragmin vs Heparin Sodium
Fragmin | Heparin Sodium |
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Fragmin (dalteparin) | Heparin Sodium (heparin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Hip Replacement Surgery, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Orthopedic Surgery, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Abdominal Surgery... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Angina, Anticoagulation During Pregnancy, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Deep Vein Thrombosis - Prophylaxis, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism... View more |
Related suggestions Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis
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More about Fragmin (dalteparin) | More about Heparin Sodium (heparin) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Fragmin has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Fragmin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Heparin Sodium side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
5 hours |
3 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 196 drugs are known to interact with Fragmin:
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A total of 229 drugs are known to interact with Heparin Sodium:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 22, 1994 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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