Side effects
As with all drugs, Fragmin® may also cause side effects. As soon as they occur, you should contact your doctor immediately. Increased bleeding may occur.
These are mainly on the skin, mucous membrane, gastrointestinal tract, genital and urinary tract. In most cases the bleeding is very mild, but can rarely be so severe that it becomes life-threatening. Hematomas are probably the most common.
In addition, thrombocytopenia (a drop in platelets) and a short-term increase in life expectancy, in addition to small bleedings at the puncture site, often occur. Occasional side effects include hypersensitivity reactions to Fragmin® products (hives, itching, shortness of breath) and skin reactions at the injection site. These include discoloration, redness, hardening, swelling and pain. Other side effects, which are rather rare, are: an underfunction of the adrenal gland with shifted electrolyte levels, temporary hair loss, skin changes (with skin necrosis). In addition, a slowed heartbeat with a drop in blood pressure, cerebral haemorrhage, erectile dysfunction, blood in the stool and osteoporosis (after long-term therapy) may occur.