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Nadroparin ( na-dro-PA-rin ) is used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. These blood clots can travel to the lungs and can become lodged in the blood vessels of the lungs, causing a condition called pulmonary embolism. Nadroparin is used for several days after surgery, while you are unable to walk. Nadroparin also is used to prevent blood clots from forming during hemodialysis. Nadroparin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Parenteral Injection (Canada)
Brand names: - Fraxiparine - Fraxiparine Forte - Nadroparin |