It comes as a solution for injection, to be injected under the skin (Subcutaneously) by a healthcare provider.
The recommended dose is 2500 IU to 5000 IU once daily for prophylaxis; 100uU/kg 12 hourly or 200 U/kg 24 hourly for treatment of DVT.
Extended Treatment of Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients- Adults:Subcutaneous For the first 30 days of treatment, give 200 IU/kg once daily (max, 18,000 units/day). Months 2 to 6: Administer 150 IU/kg once daily (max, 18,000 IU/day).
Prophylaxis of clotting in extracorporeal circulation in haemodialysis or haemofiltration -Adult: 30-40 units/kg via IV injection, followed by an IV infusion of 10-15 units/kg/hour. A single dose of 5000 units may be given for haemodialysis or haemofiltration session lasting <4 hour. For patients at high risk of bleeding complications or who are in acute kidney failure: 5-10 units/kg via IV injection followed by an infusion of 4-5 units/kg/hour.
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Dosage & When it is to be taken
Subcutaneous- Unstable angina, Heart Attack- Adult: 120 IU/kg every 12 hour continued for 5-8 days with concomitant low-dose of aspirin. Max: 10,000 IU every 12 hours.The recommended dose is 2500 IU to 5000 IU once daily for prophylaxis; 100uU/kg 12 hourly or 200 U/kg 24 hourly for treatment of DVT.
Extended Treatment of Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients- Adults:Subcutaneous For the first 30 days of treatment, give 200 IU/kg once daily (max, 18,000 units/day). Months 2 to 6: Administer 150 IU/kg once daily (max, 18,000 IU/day).
Prophylaxis of clotting in extracorporeal circulation in haemodialysis or haemofiltration -Adult: 30-40 units/kg via IV injection, followed by an IV infusion of 10-15 units/kg/hour. A single dose of 5000 units may be given for haemodialysis or haemofiltration session lasting <4 hour. For patients at high risk of bleeding complications or who are in acute kidney failure: 5-10 units/kg via IV injection followed by an infusion of 4-5 units/kg/hour.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity, active major bleeding, severe coagulation disorders; lumbar puncture; sympathetic block; brain, spinal cord, eye or ear surgery; severe hypertension.Drug Name : Dalteparin
This medication is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents blood clots in persons undergoing surgery.Trade Names/Brand Names of Dalteparin
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