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Enoxaparin (also known as Lovenox® or low molecular weight heparin) is a blood thinner, also called an anticoagulant. It is used to treat patients who have a blood clot. It can also be used to prevent blood clots in patients who are at risk of developing a clot.
It is available in prefilled syringes of 30-mg, 40-mg, 60-mg, 80-mg, 100-mg, 120-mg, and 150-mg strengths. For smaller doses, you will be taught how to withdraw the dose from a vial. It is a colorless-to-pale-yellow liquid that is injected under the skin.
This medicine is offered in many strengths. Always check to be sure you receive the same strength of medicine each time you pick up a new prescription. If you receive a different strength of enoxaparin and the staff has not talked to you about it, call your clinic or the pharmacy.
Your doctor will decide on the correct dose based on levels and your health condition.
While you are taking enoxaparin, seek medical care right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
These are the most common side effects, but there may be others. Please report all side effects to the doctor or nurse.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, hives, itching, chills, fever, headache, muscle ache, shortness of breath, coughing, tightness in the throat, swelling of the face or neck.
Not all patients who take enoxaparin will experience these side effects. Common side effects are bolded, but there may be others. Please report all suspected side effects to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Be sure to discuss all questions and instructions with your doctor or pharmacist.