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Enoxaparin

Molecule Description

Enoxaparin is used to thin your blood. It keeps your blood from forming clots.

Blood clots are dangerous because they can lead to severe blockages in your blood vessels; this can cause a heart attack.

uses

Uses of Enoxaparin

  • This medicine is used as a blood thinner to treat and prevent harmful blood clots
  • It is used along with certain other medicines to avoid problems caused by heart attack or unstable chest pain
  • It is also used to decrease the risk of recurring heart attack in certain patients
contraindications

Contraindications of Enoxaparin

When should one not use Enoxaparin

  • Have allergic reactions to Enoxaparin
  • Have high blood pressure
  • Have any major bleeding
  • If in the recent past (last 100 days) if you had a decreased in your platelets (type of blood cells)
sideEffects

Side effects of Enoxaparin

Common side effects of this drug are:

  • Bleeding (gum bleeds, nose bleeds, black or tarry stool, blood in cough and vomit)
  • Skin rash
  • Pain at injection site
  • Numbness in your face, arms or legs
  • Headache
  • Increased liver enzyme
  • Stomach pain
  • Bruising
  • Hair loss
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Enoxaparin

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Enoxaparin during pregnancy?
A:
This medicine is probably safe in pregnancy; however, there is limited information. Kindly consult your doctor for the same.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Enoxaparin while breastfeeding?
A:
This medicine is probably safe in breastfeeding; however, there is limited information. Kindly consult your doctor for the same.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Enoxaparin?
A:
Enoxaparin does not affect the ability to drive.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Enoxaparin?
A:
No known interaction.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have had an allergic reaction to Heparin that directly affects the platelets which are decreased
  • You have endocarditis (an infection of the inner lining of the heart)
  • You have a history of gastric ulcer
  • You have had a recent stroke
  • You have high blood pressure
  • You have diabetes
  • Problems with blood vessels in the eye caused by diabetes (called diabetic retinopathy) or you have had an eye operation recently
  • You have kidney or liver problems
  • You have a high level of potassium in your blood (this may be checked with a blood test)
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Enoxaparin

How Does It Work?

This medicine acts as a blood thinner. It stops the existing blood clots from increasing in size and also prevents the formation of new clots in the blood.
interactions

Interactions of Enoxaparin

Interactions with other medicines

  • Warfarin
  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen

Interactions with food items

It shows food interactions with certain type of blood thinners in food such as garlic, ginger and ginkgo.
dietaryRestrictions

Dietary Restrictions of Enoxaparin

No information is available on dietary restrictions while you are taking this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.
dosage

Dosage of Enoxaparin

Overdose

Overdose may cause excessive bleeding (through external orifices such as gums, nose, anus, etc. or even inside internal organs). Seek emergency medical care if you think you have used too much of this...
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Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue regular dosing schedule. Do not take an extra dose of medicine to compensa...
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Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before taking this medicine?

A: You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it or any other medicines like Heparin, Benzyl Alcohol or pork products. Tell your doctor before you have any spinal or epidural procedure recently. Discuss your all medical and surgical conditions. Also, mention to your doctor all the prescription and non-prescription medicines, herbal preparations and nutritional supplements that you may be taking before starting this medication.
Last Updated on: 05 Oct 2020 | 10:47 PM (IST)

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