Fragmin and Imuran

• 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.

• Generic Name: azathioprine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Azasan, Imuran

Imuran weakens your body's immune system, to help keep it from "rejecting" a transplanted organ such as a kidney. Organ rejection happens when the immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it.

Imuran is used to prevent your body from rejecting a transplanted kidney. This medicine is also used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

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