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Tag: Arixtra

  • Arixtra (Fondaparinux), Generic

    “Is the generic version of Arixtra as safe and effective as brand Arixtra?”  Answer: “Yes”. The FDA evaluated and approved generic fondaparinux made by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. on July 11, 2011

  • Arixtra (Fondaparinux), Generic

    “Is generic Arixtra as safe and effective as brand Arixtra?” a patient asks.  Answer: Yes. Generic fondaparinux made by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. was approved by the FDA on July 11, 2011

  • Prescription assistance: when you can’t afford a medication

    Beth Waldron, Program Director of the Clot Connect project, writes…. Approximately 1 in 5 people don’t take a medication a doctor has prescribed because they can’t afford to pay for it [ref 1].  While the cost of some outpatient “blood thinning” therapies (anticoagulants) can be substantial, failure to take a blood thinning medication as prescribed…

  • Prescription Assistance: When Patients Can’t Afford a Medication

    Beth Waldron, Program Director of the Clot Connect project, writes…. While the cost of some outpatient anticoagulation therapies can be substantial, failure to take an anticoagulant medication as prescribed can have serious, even deadly, consequences.   Links to resources which may help patients when they are prescribed an anticoagulant that they cannot afford is available in this article.…

  • HIT = Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia

    What Is HIT? Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a serious side effect that may occur when you are being treated with heparin. It may lead to low blood platelet counts and to life-threatening blood clots.