| Active Ingredient | DALTEPARIN |
| Therapeutic Class | HEPARINS |
| Indications | Prophylaxis of ischemic complications and deep vein thrombosis. |
| Caution | See Heparin Sodium. |
| Dose Range |
Thromboprophylaxis in abdominal surgery: 2500-5000 iu s.c. 1-2 hours before surgery then once daily for 5-10 day s after surgery . Unstable Angina: 120 iu/kg to a maximum of 10,000 iu s.c. every 12 hours given with 75-165mg Asp irin daily for 5-8 |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | Not known to be harmful, low molecular weight heparins do not cross the placenta More ... |
| Breast Feeding | Dalteparin is distributed in breastmilk and should be used with caution in lacta More ... |