Fondazest 2.5 Injection is an anticoagulant medicine used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (clot in veins of leg) and pulmonary embolism (clot in artery of lungs). It helps to prevent formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels.

Fondazest 2.5 Injection is an anti-coagulant which helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs, and heart. It is only available as an injection that is used under the skin. It can increase the risk of bleeding, so be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects, or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling). Let your doctor know if you see blood in your vomits, urine, or stool (black or tarry). Unlike other anti-coagulants, regular blood test (PT-INR) is not required while taking this medicine. It is important that this medicine is taken strictly according to the doctor’s advice and is not stopped abruptly.

Uses of Fondazest Injection

Benefits of Fondazest Injection

In Deep vein thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis refers to the formation of a clot in a vein that is deeply located in the body. Fondazest 2.5 Injection prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis. It helps prevent the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

In Pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism refers to clotting of blood in your lungs. Fondazest 2.5 Injection prevents this clot formation in your lungs. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke. It prevents the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

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Side effects of Fondazest Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fondazest

Bleeding
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

How to use Fondazest Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fondazest 2.5 Injection.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fondazest 2.5 Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fondazest 2.5 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Fondazest 2.5 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fondazest 2.5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fondazest 2.5 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fondazest 2.5 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Fondazest 2.5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fondazest 2.5 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Fondazest 2.5 Injection prevents the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels of legs or lungs.
It may make you feel dizzy, tired or weak. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Synthetic Glucopyranoside

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Selective inhibitor of activated Factor X

Patient concerns

Deep vein thrombosis , swelling nd painful in both leg.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

You need to take a surgical consultation

Looking for a specialist in Deep vein thrombosis preferably in Kochi

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

See a vascular surgeon

My Lungs operation on 2012 april.Trobo Entartectome The Right and left preliminary have Trombus Doctor Remove the trobus.Left side is more.PTINR level For 10 Days 2.2 TO 2.6 Now the days left chest side and Right side is always pain.Ecg checked. Bp.110/80.pulse 76.all relevent medical bloodl test ok.Pl Advice me return email [email protected]. I look have to receive your reply.Thank you.Jwala.m.m.If need I will forward you my all test reports Tab.Asitrom.5.5mg.Atorbrst.20.Fruselac Ds Tab.Caverta Sildinafil Tab.8mg 3 times Every Day.Digoxin.0.25mg.

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

dear Mr Jwala. Your condition is coomplex. Pain after pulmonary embolism may be due to lung infarcts. please discuss with treating cardiologist and pulmonologist

User feedback

Patients taking Fondazest 2.5 Injection

Once A Day

76%

Once A Week

Alternate Day

Once A Month

Twice A Week

What are you using Fondazest Injection for?

Deep vein thr*

100%

*Deep vein thrombosis

How much was the improvement?

Average

50%

Poor

50%

What were the side-effects while using Fondazest 2.5 Injection?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

FAQs

Can the use of Fondazest 2.5 Injection increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, Fondazest 2.5 Injection increases the risk of bleeding, and the affects of Fondazest 2.5 Injection may last for 4 days even after stopping this medicine. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.

Related lab tests

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time

Platelet Count

Prothrombin Time

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References

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