Fondaparinux Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you are 75 or older, use this medicine with caution. You could have more side effects.

• Tell dentists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers that you use this medicine.

• You may bleed more easily. Be careful. Avoid injury. Use soft toothbrush, electric razor.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Talk with healthcare provider before using other: aspirin, aspirin-containing products, blood thinners, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, ibuprofen or like products, pain medicines, or vitamin E.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Bleeding problems.

• Anemia.

• Nausea.

• Fever.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Severe dizziness or passing out.

• Numbness or tingling of hands or feet.

• Falls or accidents, especially if you hit your head. Talk with healthcare provider even if you feel fine.

• Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.

• Severe headache.

• Weakness, numbness, or tingling.

• Unusual bruising or bleeding.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.