Enoxaparin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Lovenox
CategoryDescriptionEnoxaparin (e-nox-a-PA-rin) is used to prevent deep venous thrombosis,
a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the
legs. This medicine is used for several days after hip or knee replacement
surgery, and in some cases following abdominal surgery, while you are unable
to walk. It is during this time that blood clots are most likely to form.
Enoxaparin is also used if you are unable to get out of bed because of a serious
illness. In addition, enoxaparin is used to prevent blood clots from forming
in the arteries of the heart during certain types of chest pain and heart
attacks. Enoxaparin also may be used for other conditions as determined by
your doctor.
Enoxaparin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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