Arixtra

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Brand Names: U.S.: Arixtra?
Brand Names: Canada: Arixtra?

Uses

It is used to thin the blood so that clots will not form.
Fondaparinux changes the body's clotting system. It thins the blood to stop clots from forming.

Dosing

How to take
It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
Wash your hands before and after use.
Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box and take the box back to your doctor when it is full.

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