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Enoxaparin
INFORMATION ABOUT ENOXAPARIN
Enoxaparin Uses
Enoxaparin is used in the treatment and prevention of acute coronary syndrome, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. It prevents the formation of blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain or heart.
How Enoxaparin works
Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant. It works by inactivating certain blood-clotting proteins. This prevents the formation of blood clots and prevents blockages in the blood vessels of the body.
Common side effects of Enoxaparin
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Allergic reaction, Fever, Headache, Low blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Hemorrhage, Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath), Nausea, Edema (swelling), Shortness of breath, Confusion, Thrombocytosis, Skin disorder, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Heart attack
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Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
08 Nov 2024 | 05:39 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Enoxaparin
- You have been prescribed Enoxaparin for the treatment and prevention of blood clots.
- Enoxaparin increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medicines that increase the bleeding risk like aspirin and NSAIDs.
- Inform your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose or wounds that lasts more than 15 minutes or if blood appears in your urine, stool or vomit.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- You have been prescribed Enoxaparin for the treatment and prevention of blood clots.
- Unlike other similar medications, regular lab tests are not required.
- Enoxaparin increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medicines that increase the bleeding risk like aspirin and NSAIDs.
- Inform your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose or wounds that lasts more than 15 minutes or if blood appears in your urine, stool or vomit.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Frequently asked questions for Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin is a medicine which is injected beneath the skin. Fix the dose of the medicine and pinch the skin of your stomach between your finger and thumb to make a fold. After having cleaned the area, hold the syringe like a pencil and insert the full length of the needle into the skin fold. Inject the medicine and discard the syringe as instructed by your prescribing physician. Follow the instructions given by the healthcare provider strictly. Contact your doctor in case of any doubt or any reactions associated with the medicine.
You must inform the doctor all about your previous or present medical history before you start taking Enoxaparin. Inform your doctor if you have a heart valve fitted or have gastric ulcer, high blood pressure, diabetes or kidney problems. You should also let your doctor know if you ever had a reaction to heparin or had a recent stroke, brain or spinal surgery. The chances of side effects and complications increase in the presence of these conditions. Consult with your doctor and follow the instructions strictly.
Store Enoxaparin injections at 25°C and do not freeze them. The multiple-dose vials should not be stored for more than 28 days after the first use. Discard the injection if you notice any particulate matter or abnormal color in the solution or any damage in the syringe. Read the medicine package leaflet before using this medication and ask the pharmacist in case of any doubt.
Yes, Enoxaparin is used in the treatment of chest pain and heart attack once the standard treatment has been provided to the patient. It is given along with another blood thinner like aspirin. Being a blood-thinning agent, it prevents the blood from clotting and prevents any further episodes and complications.
Yes, you can inject air bubbles into the site of injection. In fact, removing the air bubbles from Enoxaparin can lead to loss of the medicine thereby altering the prescribed dose.
Enoxaparin reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Enoxaparin. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.