Table 4. Dosing for Danaparoid

Indication	Loading Bolus Dose	Maintenance Dose
Rapid Anticoagulation	2,250 units followed by 400 units/hour for 4 hours, then 300 units/hour for 4 hours Note: 1,500 units <50 kg; 3,000 units if 75 to 90 kg; 3,750 units >90 kg	150 to 200 units/hour to maintain anti-Xa levels between 0.5 to 0.8 units/ml
Prophylactic Anticoagulation	N/A	750 units Q12H Note: 750 units Q8H if 75 to 90 kg 1,500 units if >90 kg

 

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