ORGARAN

Drug Name: ORGARAN

ORGARAN DESCRIPTION:
DANAPAROID - INJECTION (dah-NAP-uh-roid)

COMMON ORGARAN BRAND NAME(S):
Orgaran

ORGARAN SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, constipation, pain, redness or irritation at the injection site, headache, weakness or dizziness may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly any unusual bleeding, bruising, black stools or fever. Unlikely but report promptly swelling of the hands or feet, trouble sleeping, joint pains or urinary problems. If you have had a spinal procedure along with ORGARAN, promptly report weakness, numbness or pain. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE ORGARAN:
ORGARAN: ORGARAN is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneously) by a health care professional usually twice daily following surgery. Injection sites will be rotated to limit irritation. Therapy with ORGARAN may be continued for 7 to 14 days or until the risk of blood clot formation is limited. ORGARAN should not be injected into a muscle (IM).

ORGARAN WARNING:
Tell your doctor you are using ORGARAN before undergoing any procedure involving spinal puncture/anesthesia. Using ORGARAN before these procedures has caused major bruising or bleeding (epidural or spinal hematoma) inside your body. This may leave you paralyzed, maybe permanently. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects: tingling, weakness, numbness, difficulty urinating or pain. This risk is increased when you use other "blood thinning" medications (e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin), NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), or when certain medication delivery devices (indwelling epidural catheters) are used. You will be monitored closely while you are on ORGARAN.

ORGARAN USES:
ORGARAN is a "blood thinner" which helps prevent formation of blood clots. It is used after hip replacement surgery.

OTHER USES OF ORGARAN:
ORGARAN may also be used to treat actual blood clots in certain circumstances.

ORGARAN PRECAUTIONS:
Before using ORGARAN, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including any allergies (especially drug or pork allergies), any bleeding disorders, strokes, kidney disease, severe high blood pressure, heart infections, stomach or intestinal ulcers or bleeding problems and recent nervous system or eye surgery. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. It is not known if ORGARAN is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

ORGARAN DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially other "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin, heparin), aspirin and NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

ORGARAN OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive bleeding and bruising, slowed breathing, exhaustion, and muscle twitching.

ORGARAN NOTES:
Laboratory tests will be done periodically while using ORGARAN to monitor its effects and to prevent side effects. Do not share ORGARAN with others.

MISSED ORGARAN DOSE:
Try to use each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

ORGARAN STORAGE:
Store the glass container (ampule) at temperatures between 36 and 86 degrees F (2-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Refrigerate the syringe form between 36 and 46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C). Do not freeze these products.