Divigel and Fragmin

• Generic Name: estradiol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Divigel, Elestrin Pump, Estrasorb, EstroGel Pump, Evamist, Alora, Climara, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot, Estraderm, Vivelle, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Estrace, DepoEstradiol, Elestrin, Estradot, Estrogel, Femtrace, Femring, Gynodiol

Divigel (estradiol gel) is a clear, colorless gel, which is odorless when dry. Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body.

Divigel is used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation.

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

• Generic Name: dalteparin
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Fragmin

Fragmin (dalteparin) is an anticoagulant that helps prevent the formation of blood clots.

Fragmin is used together with aspirin to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attack.

Fragmin 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, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness.

Fragmin is used long-term to treat a type of blood clot called venous thromboembolism (VTE) in people with cancer.

Fragmin is also used reduce the recurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children one month of age and older.

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