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- Enoxaparin sodium is a low molecular weight heparin marketed under the trade names Lovenox, Xaparin and Clexane, among others. It is an anticoagulant used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or to treat acute deep vein thrombosis with or without pulmonary embolism (PE). It is given as an injection just under the skin or intravenously. Its use is evolving in acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
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enoxaparin GENERIC NAME: enoxaparin. BRAND NAME: Lovenox. Lovenox is used for preventing deep vein thrombosis after abdominal surgery, or hip or knee replacement surgeries, and in patients with reduced mobility due to illness. It is used both in and out of the hospital for treating deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
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Warfarin to Lovenox before surgery and after???... Do I need to discuss with... I have not had a major surgery since I have been on Coumadin (warfarin). I have been told my by PCP to stop warfarin 5 days before surgery and replace with Lovenox injections. I don't have a confirm blot clotting disorder, but I am suspected of having one, by my PCP and Rheumatologist.
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Lovenox Lovenox is a sterile aqueous solution containing enoxaparin sodium, a low molecular weight heparin. The pH of the injection is 5.5 to 7.5. Enoxaparin sodium is obtained by alkaline depolymerization of heparin benzyl ester derived from porcine intestinal mucosa.
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Megace, Avastin and Blood Clots Tagged: arixtra, blood clots, enoxaparin, fondiparinux, lovenox, megace, megestrol acetate. This topic contains 10 replies, has 5 voices, and was last updated by rf1942 4 years, 9 months ago. Viewing 11 posts - 1 through 11 (of 11 total)
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Jonathan Swift Imitate him if you dare, World-besotted traveller; he Served human liberty. Jonathan Swift was born on November 30, 1667 in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Protestant Anglo-Irish parents: his ancestors had been Royalists, and all his life he would be a High-Churchman.
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Lovenox You should not use Lovenox if you are allergic to enoxaparin, heparin, benzyl alcohol, or pork products, or if you have: 1  active or uncontrolled bleeding; or. 2  a low level of platelets in your blood after testing positive for a certain antibody while using Lovenox.
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- It is important to avoid taking medicines that can increase a risk of bleeding while you are taking Lovenox. 1  Drugs that should be avoided include: 2  Aspirin. 3  Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) 4  Apixaban (Eliquis) 5  Dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) 6  Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, others) 7  Tinzaparin (Innohep)
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Lovenox (Enoxaparin Sodium) - Indications and Dosage Lovenox should be continued for a minimum of 5 days and until a therapeutic oral anticoagulant effect has been achieved (International Normalization Ratio 2.0 to 3.0). The average duration of administration is 7 days; up to 17 days of Lovenox administration has been administered in controlled clinical trials.
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Prostate Cancer Articles A-Z Lovenox is a type of heparin medication used for preventing and treating blood clots. This section of the eMedTV site provides a complete overview of this prescription drug, including details on how it works, safety precautions, side effects, and more.
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Lovenox and Pregnancy Therefore, heparin or low molecular weight heparin medications (like Lovenox) are preferred during pregnancy. In most cases, Lovenox is thought to be at least as safe and effective as regular heparin for use during pregnancy. However, it is still unclear if Lovenox is effective enough (compared to heparin) for preventing or treating clots in pregnant women with mechanical heart valves.
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Lovenox Dosage All patients should be evaluated for a bleeding disorder before administration of Lovenox, unless the medication is needed urgently. Since coagulation parameters are unsuitable for monitoring Lovenox activity, routine monitoring of coagulation parameters is not required [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)].
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How to Give Lovenox Injections Lovenox® (enoxaparin sodium) is a prescription anticoagulant medication that is given by injection, just under the skin (subcutaneously). People often must give the injections to themselves or their loved ones. As a result, many people are searching for information about how exactly to administer Lovenox injections.
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Lovenox Side Effects In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by enoxaparin (the active ingredient contained in Lovenox). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
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Lovenox and Pregnancy Lovenox® (enoxaparin sodium) is a prescription medication approved to treat and prevent blood clots in certain situations (and also to prevent certain complications after heart attacks or other similar cardiac events). It is generally thought that this medication is safe for use during pregnancy.
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What Is Lovenox (Enoxaparin)? Lovenox (Enoxaparin) is the brand name for enoxaparin, a blood-thinning or anticoagulant drug used to prevent and treat blood clots, in the legs, known as deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Lovenox (Enoxaparin) is the brand name for enoxaparin, a blood-thinning or anticoagulant drug used to prevent and treat blood clots, in the legs, known as deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
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Lovenox (Enoxaparin Sodium) - Indications and Dosage Unstable Angina and Non-Q-Wave Myocardial Infarction. In patients with unstable angina or non-Q-wave myocardial infarction, the recommended dose of Lovenox is 1 mg/kg administered SC every 12 hours in conjunction with oral aspirin therapy (100 to 325 mg once daily).
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Lovenox A retrospective study reviewed the records of 604 pregnant women who used enoxaparin and found 72 hemorrhagic events in 63 women, 14 cases of neonatal hemorrhage, and major congenital anomalies in live births occurring at rates similar to background rates.
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Lovenox Lovenox is used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which can lead to blood clots in the lungs. Learn about side effects, interactions and indications.
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- Heparin may be administered when a patient is at risk of developing a blood clot as a result of intravenous drugs. Lovenox may be administered when there is risk of a patient developing a blood clot as a result of surgery. Heparin and Lovenox are drugs designed to prevent the formation of blood clots in the human body. Heparin may be admisinstered to dialysis patients on a short-term basis. View slideshow of images above.
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Lovenox Enoxaparin Sodium Injection cannot be used interchangeably (unit for unit) with heparin or other low molecular weight heparins as they differ in manufacturing process, molecular weight distribution, anti-Xa and anti-IIa activities, units, and dosage.
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Lovenox Side Effects In these studies, common side effects of Lovenox included: Anemia -- in up to 16 percent of people. Bleeding (in general) -- up to 13 percent. Fever -- up to 8 percent. Fluid retention in the hands or lower limbs -- up to 6 percent. Injection site bleeding -- up to 5 percent.
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Lovenox Last reviewed on RxList 4/24/2015. Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium) Injection is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent blood clots that are sometimes called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs. A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness.
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Lovenox 2.1 Adult Dosage. Abdominal Surgery: In patients undergoing abdominal surgery who are at risk for thromboembolic complications, the recommended dose of Lovenox is 40 mg once a day administered by SC injection with the initial dose given 2 hours prior to surgery.hrombocytopenia can occur with the administration of Lovenox. Moderate thrombocytopenia (platelet counts between 100,000/mm 3 and 50,000/mm 3) occurred at a rate of 1.3% in patients given Lovenox, 1.2% in patients given heparin, and 0.7% in patients given placebo in clinical trials.
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- Lovenox or heparin by a subcutaneous injection. The generic name for. Lovenox is enoxaparin. These medicines most often come in prefilled. syringes. If you do not get prefilled syringes, go to the end of the handout. for the steps to fill a syringe.
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Lovenox What is Lovenox? Lovenox (enoxaparin) is an anticoagulant that helps prevent the formation of blood clots. Lovenox is used to treat or prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness. Lovenox is also used to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attack.