Dalteparin Subcutaneous and Lazanda Nasal Spray

• Generic Name: dalteparin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Fragmin

Dalteparin is used to prevent deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. These blood clots can travel to the lungs and can become lodged in the blood vessels of the lungs, causing a condition called pulmonary embolism. Dalteparin prevents blood clots from forming in blood vessels of patients with unstable angina or heart attack. Dalteparin is also used for several days after abdominal surgery, hip replacement surgery, or while you are unable to walk. It is during this time that blood clots are most likely to form. Dalteparin is also used for extended treatment of blood clots (eg, pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis) in patients with cancer.

Dalteparin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: fentanyl
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, nasal spray
• Other Brand Names: Lazanda, Abstral, Fentora, Subsys, Actiq, Duragesic, Ionsys, Onsolis, Sublimaze

Lazanda nasal spray contains fentanyl, an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Lazanda nasal spray is used to treat "breakthrough" cancer pain. It is used together with other non-fentanyl narcotic pain medicine that is used around the clock.

This medication is not for treating pain that isn't cancer-related, such as pain from surgery, dental work, or migraine headaches.

Unless given in a hospital, Lazanda is available use only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of using this medication.