Rx Name [ENOXAPARIN, 20120416]
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CLEXANE 20MG INJ (SFA/COL) ENOXAPARIN
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20120416
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HEPARINS
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Prevention of DVT in orthopedic, abdominal and gynaecologic surgical procedures. May also be used in DVT and pulmonary embolism.
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See Heparin. Monitor patients for spinal/epidural bleeding. Nausea, fever, allergic reactions
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Unstable Angina: 1mg/kg s.c. every 12 hours for 2-12 day s in conjunction with aspirin therap y (100-325mg once a day ) DVT Prophylaxis: 20-40mg s.c. 2 hours p rior to surgery and then every 24 hours or 30mg every 12 hours for 7-1
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Pregnancy itself increases the risk of thromboembolism. Pregnant women with a history of thromboembolic disease are at increased risk of maternal and fetal complications. Multidose vials of the drug contain benzyl alcohol which should be avoided.
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If enoxaparin therapy is required in nursing women, use of a preservative (benzyl alcohol)-free formulation is recommended.
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