Enoxaparin (Enoxaparin)
Overview of Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin is anticoagulant agent which has antithirombotic properties. Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin fraction. Enoxaparin is prepared commercially from bovine lung and porcine intestinal mucosa.
Indication of Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin is primarily indicated in conditions like Ischaemic heart disease, Myocardial infarction, Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism, Thrombosis, Treatment of deep vein thrombosis, Unstable angina.
Contraindication of Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer,Hypersensitivity,Acute musculoskeletal disorders,Relief of sore throat,Initial treatment of acute conditions,Pain management,Acute pain (including pain following dental or orthopaedic surgery).
Side Effects of Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Bleeding. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Enoxaparin therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Enoxaparin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Diarrhea, Fever, Confusion, Pruritus, Erythema, Allergic reactions, Thrombocytopenia, Bruising, Anemia, Purpura, Bleeding, Hypercalcemia, Bruising, Confusion, injection site pain.
Precautions of Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin should be used with caution in patients with liver, kidney or heart disease, eye problems, bleeding problems, blood disorders, stomach or intestinal problems, uncontroledartivial high blood pressure, stroke, diabetic ratinopathy, eye, brain or spinal cord surgery and of allergies especially to drugs. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.