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Also known as LMWH.
 
 
 
==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: Low molecular weight heparin, binds to antithrombin III, accelerating its activity and inhibiting factor Xa and thrombin.<ref name="insert">[http://products.sanofi.us/lovenox/lovenox.pdf Enoxaparin (Lovenox) package insert]</ref><ref>[http://hemonc.org/docs/packageinsert/enoxaparin.pdf Enoxaparin (Lovenox) package insert (locally hosted backup)]</ref><ref>[http://lovenox.com Lovenox manufacturer's website]</ref>
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Class/mechanism: Low molecular weight heparin, binds to antithrombin III, accelerating its activity and inhibiting factor Xa and thrombin.<ref name="insert">[http://products.sanofi.us/lovenox/lovenox.pdf Enoxaparin (Lovenox) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Enoxaparin.pdf | Enoxaparin (Lovenox) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://lovenox.com Lovenox manufacturer's website]</ref>
 
<br>Route: SC
 
<br>Route: SC
 
<br>Extravasation: n/a
 
<br>Extravasation: n/a
  
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==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
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*Brief patient counseling information can be found on [http://products.sanofi.us/lovenox/lovenox.pdf#page=10 page 10 of the package insert]<ref name="insert"></ref>
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/enoxaparin-patient-drug-information Enoxaparin (Lovenox) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/enoxaparin-patient-drug-information Enoxaparin (Lovenox) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/enoxaparin-patient-drug-information Enoxaparin (Lovenox) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/enoxaparin-patient-drug-information Enoxaparin (Lovenox) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
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==History of changes in FDA indication==
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*1993-03-29: Initial FDA approval: prevention of DVT following hip replacement
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==Also known as==
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*'''Brand names:''' Axoparin, Cardinex, Clexan, Clexane, Clotinex, Cnoxane, Cutenox, Dutenox, Enclex, Enox, Enxoaealth, Enoxol, Eparin, Lmwx, Lovenox, Markparin, Microparin, Noxprin, Pariparin, Xaparin
  
 
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==References==
 
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Latest revision as of 01:00, 29 June 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Low molecular weight heparin, binds to antithrombin III, accelerating its activity and inhibiting factor Xa and thrombin.[1][2][3]
Route: SC
Extravasation: n/a

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias or the prescribing information.[1]

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 1993-03-29: Initial FDA approval: prevention of DVT following hip replacement

Also known as

  • Brand names: Axoparin, Cardinex, Clexan, Clexane, Clotinex, Cnoxane, Cutenox, Dutenox, Enclex, Enox, Enxoaealth, Enoxol, Eparin, Lmwx, Lovenox, Markparin, Microparin, Noxprin, Pariparin, Xaparin

References