Eparin 6060mg/0.6ml

Indication

Myocardial infarction, Unstable angina, Venous thromboembolism, Deep vein thrombosis

Administration

Low body weight (<45 kg for women or <57 kg for men): Increased exposure has been observed with prophylactic (non-weight adjusted) dosage; carefully mon... View More

Adult Dose

Deep Vein Thrombosis (Prophylaxis) Prevent the occurrence of pulmonary embolism in patients at risk for thromboembolic complications who are undergoing... View More

Renal Dose

Renal impairment Severe (CrCl <30 mL/min): Dosage reductions required Prophylaxis in abdominal surgery: 30 mg SC qDay Prophylaxis in hip or knee repl... View More

Contraindication

Hyper-sensitivity to either Enoxaparin, heparin or other low molecular weight heparins; major clotting disorders like history of thrombocytopenia, activ... View More

Mode of Action

Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin w/ anticoagulant properties. It acts by enhancing the inhibition rate of activated clotting factors includi... View More

Precaution

Enoxaparin injection should not be administered by intramuscular route. Enoxaparin should be used with caution in conditions with increased potential fo... View More

Side Effect

1-10% Hemorrhage (1-4%),Elevation of serum aminotransferases (6%),Fever (5-8%),Local site reactions (2-5%),Thrombocytopenia (3%),Nausea (3%),Anemia (2%... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Human data from a retrospective cohort study, suggest that enoxaparin does not increase risk of major developmental abnormalities Pregnanc... View More

Interaction

Increased risk of bleeding w/ anticoagulants, platelet aggregation inhibitors (e.g. dipyridamole, salicylates, NSAIDs, sulfinpyrazone). May increase ble... View More