Dalteparin
Description
Dalteparin is an anticoagulant used to prevent the formation and growth of blood clots in patients with certain specific medical conditions. It is also used to prevent blood clots that may potentially form during certain medical procedures. It is used in combination with aspirin to prevent serious complications associated with angina and heart attacks.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Dalteparin
- Injection site redness, bruising, or sores
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Dark red spots in the mouth
- Bloody or coffee colored vomit
- Black or tarry stools
- Excessive menstrual bleeding
- Dizziness and lightheadedness
- Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, tongue
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Difficulty in breathing
- Back pain
- Muscle weakness
- Fever
- Burning or tingling sensation of skin
Uses of Dalteparin
What is it prescribed for?
- Prophylaxis of ischemic complications in unstable angina
- Prophylaxis for Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after surgery
- Venous thromboembolic events
- Prophylaxis of ischemic complications in myocardial infarction
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 hours.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only when absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women only when absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to dalteparin or any other inactive ingredient present along with it. Use of this medicine is also not recommended in patients having a known allergy to heparin or pork products.
Active major bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known heavy active bleeding due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Thrombocytopenia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with an abnormally low platelet count due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding.
Regional anesthesia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with unstable angina, non-Q-wave myocardial infarction, or cancer who are undergoing regional anesthesia due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding.
Epidural/spinal anesthesia
This medicine is not recommended for use for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events in patients receiving epidural/spinal anesthesia.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only when absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women only when absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved.
General warnings
Hemorrhage and risk factors
Use of this medicine should be initiated only after internal bleeding or hemorrhage and associated risk factors are ruled out. All the underlying causes of bleeding such as peptic ulcer disease, hemophilia, impaired hemostasis, etc. should also be ruled out before the administration of this medicine.
Thrombocytopenia
Use of this medicine may cause low levels of platelets (thrombocytopenia). It is advised to monitor the blood platelet levels at regular intervals while this medicine is administered. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Benzyl alcohol as preservative
Dosage forms containing benzyl alcohol as a preservative should not be administered to neonates, infants, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Benzyl alcohol may cause a fatal adverse event known as Gasping syndrome in neonates and infants.
Liver/kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impairment of normal liver/kidney function. Appropriate dose adjustments and frequent clinical monitoring are recommended for such patients. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe side effects. Hence, you are advised to report the use of all medicines including herbs and supplements to the doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Epidural/spinal/regional anesthesia
This medicine should not be used in patients receiving regional, epidural, or spinal anesthesia due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding and formation of hematoma.
Route of administration
This medicine should be administered subcutaneously. The intramuscular route of administration should be avoided.
Interchangeability with other heparins
This medicine should not be used interchangeably with other low molecular weight heparins.
Missed Dose
This medicine is usually administered in a clinical or hospital setup. However, if you are administering it at home and miss a scheduled dose, then call your doctor immediately for further instructions.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose or suspected overdose. Symptoms may include nosebleed, unusual bruising and bleeding, and the presence of blood in stool or urine.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Clopidogrel
Escitalopram
Fluoxetine
Mifepristone
Warfarin
Aspirin
Heparin Topical
Diclofenac
Alteplase
Streptokinase
Ubiquinone/Vitamin E
Ginseng
Dextran
Choline salicylate
Disease interactions
Hemophilia
This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients suffering from hemophilia or other bleeding disorders due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Peptic ulcer disease
This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients with peptic ulcer disease due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding.
Retinopathy
This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients with retinopathy associated with high blood pressure and diabetes due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Bacterial endocarditis
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with subacute bacterial endocarditis, characterized by swelling of the heart walls or valves due to a bacterial infection, due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
This medicine should be used with caution with fish oil or other food products containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids due to the increased risk of bleeding. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, weakness, and presence of blood in sputum/urine/stool. Your doctor/dietitian may suggest appropriate changes in your diet to avoid this interaction.
This medicine should be used with caution with ginger/garlic due to the increased risk of bleeding. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, weakness, and the presence of blood in sputum/urine/stool. Your doctor/dietitian may suggest appropriate changes in your diet to avoid this interaction.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Administer Dalteparin exactly as instructed by the doctor. It should not be injected into the muscles. It is advised to administer this medicine under the supervision of a doctor in a clinical setup with regular monitoring of blood clotting time and other related parameters. Your doctor may ask you to undergo certain tests to determine the safety of use of this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by interfering with the normal clotting process and decreasing the clot forming ability of the blood.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Heparins
Schedule
Schedule H
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