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Brand Name Lovenox Options - Manufacturer: Sanofi-Aventis

Lovenox Description

Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps keep your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Enoxaparin is sometimes commonly referred to as a "blood thinner," but its more correct term is "anticoagulant." It is a type of heparin.
Conditions which increase your risk of developing blood clots include certain types of surgeries (e.g., knee or hip replacement), long periods of being immobile, certain types of heart attack, and a specific type of chest pain called unstable angina. For some medical conditions, enoxaparin may be used in combination with other "blood thinners."

Lovenox Directions

If you are giving the shots yourself, you will be trained by a health care professional on how to properly prepare, inject, and use this product. If any of the information is unclear, consult your health care professional. Inject enoxaparin under the skin (subcutaneously) usually once or twice a day in the abdomen (at least 2 inches from your belly button), or use as directed by your doctor. Do not inject into a muscle or a vein.
Before using this product, check it visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use this product. To minimize irritation, change the injection site with each dose. To minimize bruising, do not rub the injection site after a shot.
Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely. Consult your pharmacist for more details.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day. Dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition (e.g., severe kidney disease) and response to therapy. Dosage may also be based on your weight for some conditions.

Lovenox Cautions

Before using enoxaparin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to heparin or pork products; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as the preservative benzyl alcohol in the medication vial), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: serious active bleeding.
Before using enoxaparin, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: artificial heart valves, severe kidney disease, liver disease, bleeding or blood disorders (e.g., low platelet counts), low platelet counts after previous heparin treatment, stroke, uncontrolled severe high blood pressure, certain eye problems (e.g., diabetic retinopathy), certain stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., active or recent ulcers), recent spinal procedure or puncture, spine problems (such as spinal deformity), recent eye/brain/spinal cord surgery.
Limit alcohol while taking this drug because it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using enoxaparin.
This medication can infrequently cause heavy bleeding. Be extra careful to avoid injuries (e.g., contact sports). Use an electric razor when shaving and a soft toothbrush when brushing your teeth.
Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its side effects, especially bleeding.
Enoxaparin should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Pregnant women with artificial heart valves need close monitoring (see Notes). Since enoxaparin vials contain benzyl alcohol that can affect the unborn baby, the preservative-free drug in the manufacturer's syringes is preferred.
It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Lovenox Side Effects

Mild irritation, pain, bruising, redness, or swelling at the injection site may occur. Fatigue or fever may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
This medication can cause bleeding if its effect on your blood clotting proteins is too much. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious signs of bleeding occur: unusual pain/swelling/discomfort, unusual or prolonged bleeding, unusual or easy bruising.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious signs of bleeding occur: dark urine, black stools, severe headache, confusion, vision changes, unusual dizziness, fainting, seizures, weakness, numbness.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Lovenox Active Ingredients

Enoxaparin