Enoxaget 40 mg/ 0.4mL

Clexane injection (enoxaparin 40mg injection or enoxaparin sodium) has various uses and benefits.

Prevention of blood clots: Enoxaparin is commonly used for the prevention of blood clots in both surgical and non-surgical patients. It helps reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), which can be life-threatening conditions.

Treatment of blood clots: Enoxaparin is also used for the treatment of existing blood clots. It can help dissolve the clot and prevent further complications.

Management of unstable angina and heart attacks: In individuals with unstable angina or undergoing certain heart procedures, enoxaparin injection is often administered to prevent blood clots from forming or worsening.

Pregnancy-related issues: Enoxaparin is sometimes prescribed during pregnancy to prevent blood clots and complications associated with conditions like deep vein thrombosis, recurrent miscarriages, and antiphospholipid syndrome.

Bridge therapy for anticoagulation: When patients need to temporarily stop taking oral blood thinners (e.g., warfarin) for surgeries or interventions, enoxaparin can be used as a "bridge" to maintain anticoagulation during that period.

     Some possible side effects of Enoxaparin 60mg injection

Injection site reactions: Common side effects of Enoxaparin injection include pain, redness, or bruising at the injection site. Rarely, it can cause skin necrosis (death of skin tissue) at the injection site.

Allergic reactions: Some individuals may experience an allergic reaction to Enoxaparin injection, which can present as hives, rash, itching, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat.

Thrombocytopenia: In rare cases, Enoxaparin can cause a decrease in the number of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia), leading to an increased risk of bleeding.

Osteoporosis: Long-term use of Enoxaparin or higher doses may increase the risk of osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened bones that are more prone to fractures.

Enoxaparin 40mg is a medication that is commonly sold under the brand names Clexane and Lovenox. It is a low molecular weight heparin, which means it has a smaller molecular size compared to regular heparin.

Enoxaparin works by inhibiting the activity of a specific enzyme called factor Xa in the blood. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the blood clotting process. By inhibiting factor Xa, enoxaparin prevents the formation of blood clots and reduces the risk of thrombosis (formation of blood clots in the blood vessels).

Clexane injection and enoxaparin injection both refer to the same medication, enoxaparin, which is administered via injection into the subcutaneous tissue (the fatty layer just beneath the skin).

1) Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling the medication to prevent any contamination.

2) Only use a disposable needle and syringe provided with the medication, and do not reuse them.

3) Make sure to inject the medication under the skin and not into a muscle or vein unless directed otherwise by your healthcare professional.

4) Rotate the injection sites, using different areas of your abdomen or thigh to prevent any skin irritations or lumps from forming.

5) Do not mix Enoxaparin (Clexane) with other medications in the same syringe unless instructed to do so by your healthcare professional.

6) If you miss a dose, contact your healthcare professional to discuss the best course of action.

7) Carry a medical alert card or wear a medical alert bracelet indicating that you are taking Enoxaparin (Clexane) in case of any emergency or medical procedure.

Q. What type of anticoagulant is enoxaparin?

A. Enoxaparin belongs to a class of drugs known as “low molecular weight heparin” (LMWH), which is different than heparin, another drug that helps to prevent blood clots.

Q. What is enoxaparin given for?

A. Enoxaparin is used to prevent blood clots in the leg in patients who are on bedrest or who are having hip replacement, knee replacement, or stomach surgery. It is used in combination with aspirin to prevent complications from angina (chest pain) and heart attacks.

Q. What is the best time for enoxaparin?

A. For prevention of deep venous thrombosis (abdominal or stomach surgery): Adults—40 milligrams (mg) injected under the skin once a day for 7 to 10 days. The first dose should be given 2 hours before the surgery.

Q. Is enoxaparin given daily?

A. Once-daily enoxaparin (1.5 mg/kg) provides 75% of the total drug received via twice-daily dosing (1 mg/kg)

Q. How long is enoxaparin treatment?

A. Duration of therapy: Usually 6 to 11 days; up to 14 days has been well tolerated in clinical trials. Use: Prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in medical patients at risk for thromboembolic complications due to severely restricted mobility during acute illness.

Q. Can I skip a day of enoxaparin?

A. You should not skip any doses, as this can affect the medicine's ability to prevent clots. If you miss a single dose of Lovenox, take the medication as soon as you remember.

Q. Why enoxaparin is used in pregnancy?

A. Enoxaparin has been increasingly used over the past 20 years in pregnant women at risk of thrombosis and pregnancy complications. The main indications are prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism and prevention of pregnancy loss in thrombophilic women.