Orgaran and Rayaldee

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

Danaparoid 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. Danaparoid is used for several days after hip replacement surgery, while you are unable to walk. It is during this time that blood clots are most likely to form. Danaparoid also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Danaparoid was available only with your doctor's prescription.

Organon, Inc. discontinued manufacturing Orgaran® (danaparoid) on August 14, 2002 .

• Generic Name: calcifediol
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Rayaldee, Calderol

Rayaldee is a vitamin D3. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Rayaldee is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) in people who have stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney failure and low vitamin D levels. This medicine is not for people who are receiving dialysis.

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