Clexane 40 mg

Uses

Enoxaparin is generally used in treatment for prevention of blood clots. It is generally used in prevention of and treat blood clots forming in the legs, lungs or heart.

Side Effects

• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Bleeding
• Increased liver enzymes
• Low blood platelets

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works

Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant. It works by inactivating certain blood-clotting proteins. This prevents the formation of blood clots and prevents blockages in the blood vessels of the body.

Faqs

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

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