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Dalteparin

Fragmin

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Cardiovascular

Routes

SC

Indications

Thromboembolism prevention/treatmentThromboembolism treatment

Mechanism of Action

Low molecular weight heparin that preferentially inhibits factor Xa through antithrombin III, with less anti-IIa activity than unfractionated heparin.

Side effects & warnings

Bleeding risk. Monitor anti-Xa levels in veterinary patients. Species-specific dosing required. More predictable pharmacokinetics than unfractionated heparin.

Species with Dalteparin dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)SC100–150 IU/kgq8-12hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)SC100–175 IU/kgq6-8hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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