The dosage and the drug form depend on the age, weight and medical condition of an individual.

ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection is available in the form of an injection. ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection should be administered only under the medical supervision.

Do not use ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection if it contains particles or if the medicine appears cloudy.

If you miss a dose of ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection , contact your doctor immediately.

Drugs that interact with ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection include the following:

• Aspirin
• Clopidogrel
• Dabigatran
• Drotrecogin alfa
• Ibuprofen
• Ketorolac
• Naproxen
• Rivaroxaban
• Ticlopidine
• Warfarin

This is not a comprehensive list of drug interactions. Consult your doctor to know more about other possible drug interactions.

The following are the most common side effects of ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection :

• Mild bleeding
• Rash or bruising at the site of injection
• Trouble sleeping

The following are the severe side effects and you may require immediate medical attention:

• Rash
• Hives
• Itching
• Black stool
• Fever
• Dizziness
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Loss of appetite
• Nose bleed
• Swelling of mouth, face or lips

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Please consult your doctor to know more about other possible side effects.

• Avoid using the medicine if you are allergic to ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection or similar drugs.
• Seek doctor’s advice before taking any other drug or herbal products while on ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection .
• Do not take medication having aspirin or ibuprofen while using ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection .
• Avoid ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection during pregnancy or breastfeeding because the safe use of the drug is not yet established.
• Be cautious while using ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection if you have a history of uncontrolled high blood pressure or any other bleeding disorder.

• Tell your doctor if you have any history of liver disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, kidney problem, vision problems due to diabetes, stomach or intestinal problems.
• Inform the doctor if you have any history of bleeding disorder.
• Inform the doctor if you have had any recent brain, spine, eye surgery, epidural catheter or spinal puncture.
• Inform the doctor if you are taking any other drugs, OTC medications, herbal products or nutritional supplements.

1. Do I need to be monitored for any laboratory parameters while taking ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection ?

Yes. Complete blood cell count, kidney function and stool tests may be performed while on ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection .

2. How should ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection be stored?

Store the drug at room temperature and avoid exposure to sunlight and moisture.

3. Can I take other medications while on ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection ?

It is important to consult your doctor before taking any other drug with ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection , because certain combination of drugs may cause serious side effects that worsen the condition.

4. Should I use the same injection site everyday for ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection ?

No, ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection injection should be administered at different sites each day to prevent the formation of haematomas (abnormal accumulation of blood outside the blood vessels) at the injection site.

5. What are the overdose symptoms of ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection ?

The overdose symptoms of ARIXTRA 2.5mg Injection include dark, tarry stool and bleeding.  You must notify your doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms.