Dalteparin Subcutaneous and Tasimelteon

• 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: tasimelteon
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Hetlioz

Tasimelteon is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It works by affecting certain substances in your body that help regulate your "sleep-wake cycle."

Tasimelteon is used to treat non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder.

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