Janaushadhi Enoxaparin 40mg/0.4 ml prefilled injection syringe

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Enoxaparin, Injectable Solution



Medically reviewed by University of Illinois — Written by University of Illinois — Updated on January 23, 2018

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Highlights for enoxaparin

Enoxaparin injectable solution is available as both a generic and brand-name drug. Brand name: Lovenox.

Enoxaparin is injected subcutaneously (under your skin). Your healthcare provider will show you how to give this drug to yourself.

Enoxaparin is used to prevent blood clots in people who are hospitalized or at home. It’s also used to treat existing blood clots both at home or in the hospital.

Important warnings

FDA warning: Bleeding in the spinal column

This drug has a black box warning. This is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A black box warning alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous.

If you receive anesthesia through your spinal column or have a procedure that involves puncturing your spinal column, this drug may increase your risk of bleeding in this area. This can lead to a long-term or permanent paralysis (inability to move your legs). Your doctor should watch you closely for signs of this type of bleeding.



Bleeding: This drug raises your risk of bleeding. This may cause nosebleeds, increased bruising, increased bleeding from cuts, bleeding from your gums after brushing or flossing your teeth, blood in your urine, or red- or black-colored stools. Tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.

Low platelets: In rare cases, this drug may lower your platelets. Platelets are needed for your blood to clot. This increases your risk of bleeding even more. Your doctor will monitor your platelet level.

What is enoxaparin?

Enoxaparin injectable solution is a prescription drug that’s available as the brand-name drug Lovenox. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as the brand-name version.
It’s available as a solution for injection in a prefilled syringe. It’s also available as a solution for injection in a vial, which is only given by a healthcare provider. Enoxaparin is a self-injectable drug.

Why it’s used

Enoxaparin is used to thin your blood. It keeps your blood from forming clots. Blood clots are dangerous because they can lead to serious blockages in your blood vessels. This can cause a stroke or a heart attack.
This drug is used to prevent blood clots in people who are hospitalized. It may be used if you’re too sick to move around or if you’re having a heart attack.
It’s also used to prevent blood clots at home after you’ve had stomach surgery or a hip or knee replacement. This drug is also used to treat existing blood clots in the hospital or at home. A blood clot can be treated at home as long as it isn’t in your lungs.
This drug works fast, so it may be the first blood thinner your doctor gives you. You may need to take this drug until you can take oral blood thinners instead. Oral blood thinners take more time to work.
Enoxaparin may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications. Follow your doctor’s instructions closely because you may need to start or stop this drug or another blood thinner at specific times.

How it works

Enoxaparin belongs to a class of drugs called anticoagulants. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.
Enoxaparin works by blocking a protein in your body that causes clotting. This keeps blood clots from forming. If you have a blood clot, it will stop it from getting worse while your body breaks down the clot on its own