Dalteparin (Dalteparin)
Overview of Dalteparin
Dalteparin is a newer anticoagulant agent. Dalteparin is a heparin fraction. its molecular weight range is 2000-9000. Dalteparin is also used in the treatment of unstable angina.
Indication of Dalteparin
Dalteparin is primarily indicated in conditions like Angina pectoris, Deep vein thrombosis, Myocardial infarction prophylaxis, Obesity, Pulmonary embolism, Unstable angina.
Contraindication of Dalteparin
Dalteparin is contraindicated in conditions like Thrombocytopenia,Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects of Dalteparin
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dalteparin, which give rise to further complications include Thrombocytopenia, Anaphylactic reactions.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Dalteparin include Easy brusing, Easy brusing, Black,tarry stools..,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dalteparin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Fever, Pruritus, Bleeding, Reaction at injection site, Bullous rash.
Precautions of Dalteparin
Dalteparin should be used with caution in patients with medical history, especially have any bleeding disorders, ulcers, liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, history of stroke or allergies, especially to heparin. This medication is classified as pregnancy category B and should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.