Fondaparinux
Also known as: fondaparinux sodium · Arixtra
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In short
In the European Union, fondaparinux is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events in adults undergoing major orthopaedic surgery of the lower limbs, abdominal surgery, or those immobilised due to acute illness, as well as for the treatment of superficial-vein thrombosis, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, acute deep-vein thrombosis, and acute pulmonary embolism. In the United States, fondaparinux sodium is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing hip fracture, hip replacement, knee replacement, or abdominal surgery, and for the treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis or acute pulmonary embolism when administered in conjunction with warfarin. The substance is also listed by cited sources as having approved uses for pulmonary embolism and portal vein thrombosis.
From: Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Arixtra — EPAR, 18/08/2026. © European Medicines Agency. · Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. · Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
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Codes
- EMA
- EMEA/H/C/000403
Official indications
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EMA (EU) Arixtra
1.5-mg/0.3-ml and 2.5-mg/0.5-ml solution for injection Prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adults undergoing major orthopaedic surgery of the lower limbs such as hip fracture, major knee surgery or hip-replacement surgery. Prevention of VTE in adults undergoing abdominal surgery who are judged to be at high risk of thromboembolic complications, such as patients undergoing abdominal cancer surgery. Prevention of VTE in adult medical patients who are judged to be at high risk for VTE and who are immobilised due to acute illness such as cardiac insufficiency and / or acute respiratory disorders, and / or acute infectious or inflammatory disease. Treatment of adults with acute symptomatic spontaneous superficial-vein thrombosis of the lower limbs without concomitant deep-vein thrombosis. 2.5-mg/0.5-ml solution for injection Treatment of unstable angina or non-ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (UA/NSTEMI) in adult patients for whom urgent (< 120 mins) invasive management (PCI) is not indicated. infarction (STEMI) in adult patients who are managed with thrombolytics or who initially are to receive no other form of reperfusion therapy. 5-mg/0.4-ml, 7.5-mg/0.6-ml and 10-mg/0.8-ml solution for injection Treatment of adults with acute deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), except in haemodynamically unstable patients or patients who require thrombolysis or pulmonary embolectomy.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Arixtra — EPAR, 18/08/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Document date: 18/08/2026 · Official document →
FDA (USA) fondaparinux sodium
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fondaparinux sodium injection is a Factor Xa inhibitor (anticoagulant) indicated for: Prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery (including extended prophylaxis), hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery, or abdominal surgery. ( 1.1 ) Treatment of DVT or acute pulmonary embolism (PE) when administered in conjunction with warfarin. ( 1.2 , 1.3 ) 1.1 Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis Fondaparinux sodium injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE): in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, including extended prophylaxis; in patients undergoing hip replacement surgery; in patients undergoing knee replacement surgery; in patients undergoing abdominal surgery who are at risk for thromboembolic complications. 1.2 Treatment of Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis Fondaparinux sodium injection is indicated for the treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis when administered in conjunction with warfarin sodium. 1.3 Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism Fondaparinux sodium injection is indicated for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism when administered in conjunction with warfarin sodium when initial therapy is administered in the hospital.
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Document date: 20251028 · Official document →
Related terms in the cited sources
Has an official indication for
- Portal vein thrombosis Condition
- Pulmonary Embolism Condition
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What is Fondaparinux approved for in the European Union?
1.5-mg/0.3-ml and 2.5-mg/0.5-ml solution for injection Prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adults undergoing major orthopaedic surgery of the lower limbs such as hip fracture, major knee surgery or hip-replacement surgery. Prevention of VTE in adults undergoing abdominal surgery who are judged to be at high risk of thromboembolic complications, such as patients undergoing abdominal cancer surgery. Prevention of VTE in adult medical patients who are judged to be at high risk for VTE and who are immobilised due to acute illness such as cardiac insufficiency and / or acute respiratory disorders, and / or acute infectious or inflammatory disease. Treatment of adults with acute symptomatic spontaneous superficial-vein thrombosis of the lower limbs without concomitant deep-vein thrombosis. 2.5-mg/0.5-ml solution for injection Treatment of unstable angina or non-ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (UA/NSTEMI) in adult patients for whom urgent (< 120 mins) invasive management (PCI) is not indicated. infarction (STEMI) in adult patients who are managed with thrombolytics or who initially are to receive no other form of reperfusion therapy. 5-mg/0.4-ml, 7.5-mg/0.6-ml and 10-mg/0.8-ml solution for injection Treatment of adults with acute deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), except in haemodynamically unstable patients or patients who require thrombolysis or pulmonary embolectomy. (Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Arixtra — EPAR, 18/08/2026. © European Medicines Agency.)
Sources and attribution
- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Arixtra — EPAR, 18/08/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
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