Fragmin and Tegaserod Maleate

• 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: tegaserod
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zelnorm

Management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women whose predominant intestinal symptom is constipation. However, only select patients with this disorder were eligible to receive the drug through the restricted-access program in the US. (See Notice.)

Initially received approval from FDA for the management of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults younger than 65 years of age. However, only select patients with this disorder were eligible to receive the drug through the restricted-access program in the US. (See Notice.)