Enoxaparin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Lovenox

Proper Use of This Medicine

If you are using enoxaparin at home, your health care professional will teach you how to inject yourself with the medicine. Be sure to follow the directions carefully. Check with your health care professional if you have any problems using the medicine .

Put used syringes in a puncture-resistant, disposable container , or dispose of them as directed by your health care professional.

Dosing - The dose of enoxaparin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of enoxaparin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For injection dosage form:
  • For prevention of deep venous thrombosis (hip or knee replacement surgery):
    • Adults - 30 milligrams (mg) injected under the skin every twelve hours for seven to ten days. Alternatively, for hip replacement surgery, the dose may be 40 mg injected under the skin once a day for three weeks.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For prevention of deep venous thrombosis (abdominal surgery):
    • Adults - 40 mg injected under the skin once a day for seven to ten days.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For prevention of coronary arterial thrombosis:
    • Adults - 1 mg per kilogram (kg) (0.45 mg per pound) of body weight injected under the skin every twelve hours for two to eight days.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For prevention of deep venous thrombosis (in patients with a serious illness who cannot get out of bed):
    • Adults - 40 mg injected under the skin once a day for six to eleven days.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For treatment of certain types of chest pain and heart attack
    • Adults - 1 mg per kg (2.2 lbs) of body weight every 12 hours injected under the skin for two to eight days. Aspirin 100 to 325 mg orally once a day may also be given.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.