The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Bleeding
- Irritation around the injection site (e.g., bleeding, rash, itching)
Less Common Side Effects
- Bruising
- Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- Dizziness
- Low blood pressure
- Confusion
Fondaparinux serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe bleeding: feeling faint, lightheaded, or dizzy; vomiting blood; bloody or dark-colored stools; severe stomach pain or discomfort
- Blood clots due to stopping Fondaparinux too soon: in leg or arm (e.g., swelling or redness in arms or legs, skin that's warm to touch); in lungs (e.g., trouble breathing, chest pain, cough, irregular heartbeat)
- Serious allergic reaction: rash; trouble breathing; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; vomiting; chills; fever
Source: DailyMed
The following Fondaparinux side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Pale skin
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Black, tarry stools
bladder pain
bleeding gums
blood in the urine or stools
blurred vision
chills
collection of blood under the skin
confusion
convulsions
decreased or cloudy urine
deep, dark purple bruise
difficult, burning, or painful urination
dizziness
fainting or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
frequent urge to urinate
increased thirst
irregular heartbeat
itching, pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle pain or cramps
nausea or vomiting
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
pinpoint red spots on the skin
red, tender, or oozing skin at incision
shortness of breath
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
sudden sweating
Incidence not known
Back pain
bowel or bladder dysfunction
difficulty with swallowing
fast heartbeat
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
leg weakness
numbness
paralysis
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
tightness in the chest
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Difficulty having a bowel movement
swelling
trouble sleeping
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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