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Indications

High Alert


Unlabeled Use:
  • Systemic anticoagulation for other diagnoses.

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Exercise Extreme Caution in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: edema, hypotension

Derm: bullous eruption, hematoma, purpura, rash

F and E: hypokalemia

GI: liver enzymes, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting

GU: urinary retention

Hemat: bleeding, thrombocytopenia

Neuro: confusion, dizziness, headache, insomnia

Misc: fever, HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANGIOEDEMA)

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Drug-Natural Products:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism

Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism

US Brand Names

Arixtra

Action

  • Binds selectively to antithrombin III (AT III). This binding potentiates the neutralization (inactivation) of active factor X (Xa).
Therapeutic effects:
  • Interruption of the coagulation cascade resulting in inhibition of thrombus formation. Prevention of thrombus formation decreases the risk of pulmonary emboli.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: anticoagulants

Pharmacologic Classification: active factor x inhibitors

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: 100% absorbed following SUBQ administration.

Distribution: Distributes mainly throughout the intravascular space.

Metabolism/Excretion: Eliminated mainly unchanged in urine.

Half-Life: 17–21 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(anticoagulant effect)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
SUBQrapid3 hr24 hr



Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

fon-da-PAR-i-nux