Clonazepam Tablet Orally Disintegrating and Fondaparinux

• Generic Name: clonazepam
• Dosage Forms: tablet, orally disintegrating
• Other Brand Names: Klonopin, Klonopin Wafer

Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced to treat seizures and certain types of anxiety disorders.

Clonazepam, a type of anti-epileptic drug, is used to treat certain seizure disorders (including absence seizures or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome) in adults and children.

Clonazepam is also used to treat panic disorder (including agoraphobia) in adults.

• Generic Name: fondaparinux
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Arixtra, Arixtra 5 mg/dose, Arixtra 75 mg/dose, Arixtra 10 mg/dose

Fondaparinux blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood.

Fondaparinux is used to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery.

Fondaparinux is also used together with warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) to treat DVT, including pulmonary embolism.

Fondaparinux may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.