Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Dalteparin Injection

Dalteparin Injection

Generic nameDalteparin sodium
Drug classHeparins (low molecular weight heparin)
FormsInjection

Dalteparin is a low molecular weight heparin, a type of medicine called an anticoagulant or 'blood thinner.' It is given as an injection under the skin to help prevent and treat harmful blood clots.

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