The prophylaxis of thromboembolic disorders of venous origin, in particular those which may be associated with orthopaedic or general surgery.

• The prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in medical patients bedridden due to acute illnesses including cardiac insufficiency, respiratory failure, or severe infections.

• The treatment of venous thromboembolic disease presenting with deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or both.

• The treatment of unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction administered concurrently with aspirin.

• Treatment of acute ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) including patients to be managed medically or with subsequent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). The pre-vention of thrombus formation in the extracorporeal circulation during haemodialysis.