Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Arixtra Injection
Arixtra Injection
| Generic name | fondaparinux sodium |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Factor Xa inhibitor (anticoagulant) |
| Forms | Single-dose, prefilled syringes (solution for injection) |
Arixtra is a man-made medicine that blocks the activity of a blood-clotting substance called Factor Xa. It is given as an injection under the skin and is used to prevent and treat certain types of blood clots.
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