How to inject Arixtra (Fondaparinux)

It is noted that arixtra will come in a syringe and is ready to use. You would notice that there is an air bubble in the syringe but it is purposely made it so. Never try to get rid of this air bubble before injection.
To administer arixtra yourself, firstly, you have to wash your hands with soap and clean water. Then, sit or aly down to get a position where you can see and pinch skin on your stomach or legs easily. It is suggested that you pick a place that has some fat (eg. stomach or thighs) to minimize the pain during injection. Usually, stomach area would be advised for injection. You may use the back of your arms is someone else is giving you the shot. It is remembered that you have to alternate and use different place for each shot. If you choose stomach area to inject, stay two-finger distance away from your belly and, again two-finger distance away for your next injection from the previous site. Also, stay at least 2 inches away from any place you have had surgery, scar or a tattoo.

One simple and good idea to understand would be imagining your stomach as a clock. Give the first shot at 1, the next shot at 2, and so on. However, do not give shots where the site is on 6 or 12 o'clock of your stomach. Followingly, clean the area with alcohol by using a new alcohol wipe for each shot. Scrub the area 2-3 times and let the alcohol dry completely.

Remove the cap from the needle and hold the syringe in one hand while using the other hand to twist the needle guard counter-clockwise and pull it straight off. Avoid approach or stay near anyone while taking off the cap.
Use the hand which you use to write to hold it likea pen and use another hand to pinch the fat in the area you just cleaned. Hold the needle straight againt the pinched skin, push the needle all the way in. (Never be half or partial way in). Then, push the plunger all the way in slowly. Release the plunger and withdraw the needle. Let go of the pinched skin. (Hence, it must be noted that only after you pull out your needle you release your pinched skin).

It is single-use syringe and dispose it after use and never use a shot or needle more than once. Throw it into container made for needles (where sharp needle cannot poke through) and dispose it properly without causing harm to any.

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