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Enoxaparin
How Enoxaparin works
Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.
Side Effects
Bleeding, Injection site reaction
Usage
Enoxaparin is used in the treatment and prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
It is also used in a heart attack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does it dissolve clots?It does not dissolve existing clots
Q. Is Enoxaparin a biosimilar?Yes, Enoxaparin is also available as biosmilar
Q. Is enoxaparin the same as heparin or lovenox?Enoxaparin is not the same as heparin but both are used for similar indication. Lovenox is the brand name of enoxaparin
Q. Does it come in pill form?It does not come in pill form
Q. Can I take paracetamol or ibuprofen with enoxaparin?Enoxaparin is known to interact with paracetamol and ibuprofen and so should be taken only if prescribed by your doctor
Q. Is Enoxaparin affect INR/ PTT/APTT/platelets?Enoxaparin increases the INR values (International normalized ratio; defines how long it takes for blood to clot when on anticoagulant therapy versus normal time) Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) or activated PTT (APTT) or platelets are not affected by Enoxaparin.
Q. Is Enoxaparin an anti-platelet, blood thinner/anticoagulant?Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant which does not allow blood to clot thus acting as a blood thinner but it is not anti-platelet
Q. Is Enoxaparin dialyzable?No, it is not dialyzable
Q. Does Enoxaparin contain pork?Enoxaparin is manufactured using pork intestine
Q. Does Enoxaparin have to be refrigerated?Enoxaparin should not be refrigerated
Q. Does it contain benzyl alcohol?It does contain benzyl alcohol
Q. Does Enoxaparin make you tired?Enoxaparin is not known to cause tiredness as a side effect. Please consult the doctor when any side effects are observed while taking Enoxaparin
