Lovenox

Lovenox (Enoxaparin) may be described as a sterile aqueous blood thinner solution, but it is sometimes referred to as an anti coagulant as well, which means that it decreases the ability of blood to form clots.

Furthermore, Lovenox (Enoxaparin) belongs to a class of medicines known as Low Molecular Weight Heparins, which work by stopping the formation of substances that are responsible for clotting.

Lovenox (Enoxaparin) is used to treat and prevent cardiac Ischemia post a non – Q wave MI, blood clots post percutaneous coronary intervention, recurrent vein thrombosis in Cancer and existing blood clots in the lungs/veins.

Furthermore, Lovenox (Enoxaparin) is also used to help treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis in abdominal, knee or hip surgeries and an acute ST elevation myocardial infarction, constricting chest pain and heart attacks.

You must be sure to use Lovenox (Enoxaparin) exactly as directed by your health care professional, and special care may be required pertaining to the use of this medication in children.

You must be sure to first consult your health care professional pertaining to the correct technique used to inject yourself. You must take a family member along so that they may be trained in how to administer this medication correctly.

Furthermore, try to avoid rubbing the injection site after you have administered Lovenox to yourself, or have been administered the Lovenox (Enoxaparin) shot and be sure to use this medication exactly as directed by your health care professional. You must be certain not to exceed the dose of this medication prescribed by your health care professional.

While on an ongoing course of Lovenox (Enoxaparin) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

Sometimes, Lovenox (Enoxaparin) may cause the patient to experience diarrhea, fever, anemia, a confused state of mind, redness or burning at the site of injection and rashes.

Furthermore, Lovenox (Enoxaparin) may also cause the patient to experience fluid retention in the feet, ankles, legs or arms, unusual bleeding or bruising, large hives, excretion of tarry faeces, fainting spells and increased levels of fat within the blood.

Lastly, Lovenox (Enoxaparin) may also cause the patient to experience large purple or brown skin blotches, vomiting, excess bleeding during the menstruation cycle, peeling of skin, difficulty passing urine and a tingling sensation.

If you are on an ongoing course of Lovenox (Enoxaparin) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Lovenox (Enoxaparin) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

Sometimes, Lovenox (Enoxaparin) interacts with various medications, such as Pletal, Plavix, Ibuprofen, Integrelin, Aggrastat and Agrylin.

Furthermore, Lovenox (Enoxaparin) interacts with various medications, such as Aspirin and Aspirin – like medications, ReoPro, Warfarin, Omega - 3 fatty acid supplements, other types of blood thinners and any herbal products or medications that contain garlic, ginger, gingko, feverfew or horse chestnut.

In case of an overdose of Lovenox (Enoxaparin), call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Your health care professional will order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed to check your response to Lovenox (Enoxaparin), monitor your progress and check for side effects.

Do not let anyone else take your medication and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Furthermore, in the case of an emergency, you must be sure to carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of the particular medication you are taking, identification of your condition and the details of your health care professional (name, address and contact number).

Lastly, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery including dental surgery or you conceive whilst on a course of Lovenox (Enoxaparin) inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

It is important that you do not take a double shot of Lovenox (Enoxaparin) to make up for a missed one, unless you have consulted your health care professional.

Be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information since, Lovenox (Enoxaparin) is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

Store Lovenox (Enoxaparin) at room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F or 15 to 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture. Be sure that you refrain from freezing this medication. But, if your Lovenox (Enoxaparin) injections have especially been prepared before hand, you may need to refrigerate them. Feel free to consult your health care professional pertaining to any further storage queries that you may have.

Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Lovenox (Enoxaparin) medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must speak with your pharmacist or health care professional about the proper disposal of Lovenox (Enoxaparin).

It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Lovenox (Enoxaparin), they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of, or are currently suffering from, infections of the heart in part or whole, ulcers or other bowel diseases, high blood pressure, a stroke, hemophilia, inefficient kidney functioning, aneurysm, bleeding disorders, liver complications or diabetes.

Furthermore, it is also important for the patient to know that before consuming Lovenox (Enoxaparin) they must inform their health care professional whether they have received past or ongoing cancer treatments, any types of injections or have been fitted with a prosthetic heart valve.

Lastly, it is also important for the patient to know that before consuming Lovenox (Enoxaparin) they must inform their health care professional whether they suffer from allergies of any kind to pork and/or pork products.