Fragmin Vial is typically administered through subcutaneous injection, which means that it is injected into the layer of tissue just beneath the skin. It should be given in a hospital setting, dalteparin is given intravenously (into the vein).
Fragmin injection can be given into the abdominal subcutaneous tissue anterolaterally or posterolaterally, or into the thigh. The specific dosing instructions for Fragmin Vial may vary depending on the patient’s individual condition and treatment plan, therefore follow the healthcare provider’s instructions carefully.
To use the medication:
- Wash your hands and clean the injection site with an alcohol swab. Do not rub the injection site.
- Remove the needle shield. Avoid pressing on the syringe plunger so as not to lose any of the syringe content. Hold the syringe like a pencil.
- Pinch a fold of skin in the lower (left or right) region of your abdomen. Choose a different injection site for each injection so that you are not always injecting the same area.
- While holding the skin fold, insert the entire needle into the skin fold vertically and press the syringe plunger down completely.
- Remove the needle and let go of the syringe plunger. (The syringe will move into the device until the needle is guarded.)
- Apply pressure to the injection site with the alcohol swab for 5 to 10 seconds. Do not rub the injection site.
- Safely dispose of the used syringe device in approved containers and keep it out of the reach of children.
The Fragmin Vial solution should be clear and colorless, and any solution that appears cloudy or discolored should not be used. Additionally, the injection site should be rotated with each injection to help prevent irritation or other adverse reactions. Patients should also be sure to properly dispose of any used syringes and needles in accordance with their healthcare provider’s instructions.
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