About certoparin sodium
Low-molecular-weight heparin anticoagulant
Used for
- Prevention of blood clots after surgery or during periods of limited mobility
- Treatment of certain blood clots, depending on local approval
Usual adult dose
Prevention: commonly 3,000 anti-Xa IU under the skin once daily. Treatment dosing is weight-based and specialist-directed.
Common side effects
- Bleeding or bruising
- Low platelet count
- Injection-site reactions
- Raised liver enzymes
Important warnings
- Bleeding risk increases with ulcers, recent surgery, or bleeding disorders.
- Rarely, it can cause heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and serious clotting.
- Dose adjustment or monitoring may be needed with kidney problems.
- Spinal or epidural procedures can cause dangerous bleeding around the spinal cord.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically necessary; specialist assessment is important, especially near delivery or with spinal anesthesia.
Breastfeeding
Limited information is available; seek clinical advice before use.
Interactions
- Other anticoagulants, antiplatelet medicines, and some pain relievers can increase bleeding.
- Medicines that affect platelets, such as aspirin or clopidogrel, can increase bleeding.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.