GENERIC NAME: DANAPAROID - INJECTION (dah-NAP-uh-roid)

BRAND NAME(S): Orgaran

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WARNING: Tell your doctor you are using this medication before undergoing any procedure involving spinal puncture/anesthesia. Using this medication before these procedures has caused major bruising or bleeding (epidural or spinal hematoma) inside your body. This may leave you paralyzed, maybe permanently. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects: tingling, weakness, numbness, difficulty urinating or pain. This risk is increased when you use other "blood thinning" medications (e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin), NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), or when certain medication delivery devices (indwelling epidural catheters) are used. You will be monitored closely while you are on this medication.

USES: This medication is a "blood thinner" which helps prevent formation of blood clots. It is used after hip replacement surgery.

OTHER USES: This drug may also be used to treat actual blood clots in certain circumstances.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneously) by a health care professional usually twice daily following surgery. Injection sites will be rotated to limit irritation. Therapy with this drug may be continued for 7 to 14 days or until the risk of blood clot formation is limited. This drug should not be injected into a muscle (IM).

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, constipation, pain, redness or irritation at the injection site, headache, weakness or dizziness may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: unusual bleeding or bruising, black stools, fever. Unlikely but report promptly: swelling of the hands or feet, trouble sleeping, joint pains, urinary problems. If you have had a spinal procedure along with this drug, promptly report: weakness, numbness, pain. In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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