Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Diagnostic and therapeutic approach

Fondaparinus (Arixtra)

(Arixtra)

Dosage

Once a day:

  • 5 mg up to 50kg
  • 7.5 mg up to100kg
  • 10 mg > 100kg

Absolute contra-indications

  • Important Bleeding
  • Known hypersensitivity to fondaparinux or any of the excipients
  • Acute bacterial endocarditis
  • Severe renal impairment with creatinine clearance <20 ml / min.

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