Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Enoxaparin Trade Name Lovenox Indication Prevention of VTE, DVT, and PE Action Prevents thrombus formation by potentiating the inhibitory effect of antithrom- bin on factor Xa and thrombin. Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin. Therapeutic Class Anticoagulant Pharmacologic Class Antithrombotic Nursing Considerations • Contraindicated in pork hypersensitivity • Monitor for signs of bleeding • Administer in subcutaneous tissue • DO NOT eject air bubble prior to injection • DO NOT aspirate or massage site
Enoxaparin (Lovenox)