Ardeparin - ar-dee-PA-rin is using to prevent deep venous 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. Ardeparin is using for few days after knee replacement surgery, while you are unable to walk. It is during this time that blood clots are most likely to form. Ardeparin also may be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Ardeparin is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA