Drugs >  Danaparoid
Danaparoid
Pronunciation
Brand Names
Therapeutic Categories
What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?
Reasons not to take this medicine
What is this medicine used for?
How does it work?
How is it best taken?
What do I do if I miss a dose?
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
What are the common side effects of this medicine?
What should I monitor?
Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
How should I store this medicine?
General statements

Pronunciation
(da NAP a roid)

Brand Names
Orgaran®

Therapeutic Categories
Anticoagulant

What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?

  • People who have had recent spinal anesthesia, epidurals, or spinal taps are more likely to have bleeding problems when started on this medicine. This bleeding rarely happens, but can be severe. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had any spinal procedures. Do not take any other blood-thinner medicines.


Reasons not to take this medicine

  • If you have an allergy to pork, danaparoid, or any other part of the medicine.
  • If you have any of the following conditions: Low platelet count with another use of danaparoid, active bleeding, or are a bleeder.


What is this medicine used for?

  • This medicine is used to thin the blood so that clots will not form. There are a variety of medical conditions where this is needed.


How does it work?

  • Danaparoid thins the blood by changing the body's clotting system.


How is it best taken?

  • This medicine is given by a needle into the fatty part of the skin. Talk with healthcare provider to show you how to give the shot.
  • Throw away needles in red box and return box to healthcare provider when full.


What do I do if I miss a dose?

  • Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
  • If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule.
  • Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
  • Do not change dose or stop taking medicine without talking with healthcare provider.


What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

  • Wear drug medical alert identification for blood thinner.
  • If you have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding, tell healthcare provider.
  • You will have a tendency to bleed more easily. Use caution to prevent injury and avoid falls or accidents. Tell dentists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers about this medicine.
  • Avoid other blood thinners (aspirin, aspirin-containing products, ibuprofen or like products, ticlopidine, clopidogrel, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, vitamin E) unless approved by healthcare provider.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.


What are the common side effects of this medicine?

  • Bleeding problems. This includes nosebleeds, coughing up blood, blood in the urine or stool, or bruising.


What should I monitor?

  • Watch for a change in condition. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
  • Watch for signs and symptoms of bleeding. If you have any, tell healthcare provider as soon as possible.
  • Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist every 6 months.


Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

  • Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Numbness or tingling of leg, unable to walk or move.
  • Severe headache.
  • Passing out, fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
  • Changes in thinking clearly and logically.
  • Blood in the stool and toilet bowl, vomiting blood, or coughing up blood.
  • Any falls or accidents, especially if you hit your head. Talk with healthcare provider even if you feel fine.
  • Any rash.
  • Unusual bruising or bleeding.
  • No improvement in condition or feeling worse.


How should I store this medicine?

  • Store at room temperature.


General statements

  • Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
  • Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).


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