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1. Wash your hands thoroughly
using soap and water. Sit or Lie
in a comfortable position. Clean
the area where you are going to
give the injection with alcohol.
This should be about 2 inches
from the navel.
2. Remove the needle shield by
pulling it straight off the syringe.
If adjusting the dose is required,
make the dose adjustment
before injecting the medication.
3. Inject the medication by
pushing the plunger to the
bottom of the syringe.
4. Remove the syringe from the
injection site keeping your finger
on the plunger rod.
5. Pointing the needle away
from you and others, activate
the safety system by firmly
pushing the plunger rod. The
protective sleeve will
automatically cover the needle.
6. Immediately dispose of the
syringe in a heavy plastic jug or
sharps container for disposal.
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Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Therapy Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant (or “blood thinner”) that is used to help reduce the risk of forming blood clots in patients at risk. ENOXAPARIN, a low-molecular-weight heparin, is also used to treat patients who already have blood clots. ENOXAPARIN works quickly to thin your blood, while the warfarin (Coumadin ®^ ) is having time to build up in your system. Sometimes, people take ENOXAPARIN to keep their blood thin while they are coming off of warfarin (Coumadin ®^ ). Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant drug you inject.
Your dose: Lovenox (enoxaparin) _________mg every _______hours. ___________mg = __________ml on the syringe
Understanding Your Medication: ENOXAPARIN has been prescribed to treat or prevent harmful clots, such as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the leg or Pulmonary Emboli (PE) in the lung. Enoxaparin is also used to prevent clots from forming while you are off your Warfarin (anticoagulation pills by mouth) or while your Warfarin is being adjusted. Patients with artificial (mechanical) heart valves or irregular heart rhythms may also use this medication to prevent blood clots that cause strokes.
Enoxaparin is given as an injection. It is given under the skin and normally given in the abdomen (stomach), changing sides with each injection. Enoxaparin is usually given every 12-24 hours depending on your health condition. The dosage is determined by your healthcare provider and is based on your weight. Each injection comes in a prefilled syringe with needle attached.
Before using enoxaparin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to heparin or pork products; or if you have any other allergies. If you have received recent epidural/spinal anesthesia or a spinal tap and are on enoxaparin (LOVENOX®^ ) you are at risk of developing a blood clot in or around the spine. This condition could result in long-term or permanent paralysis. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor.
While taking this medication, there are several things you should know. First, it is important to take this medication at the same time every day. If you need to, mark the calendar as you take each shot to remind yourself that you have taken it for the day. Also, take only the amount of medication prescribed for you. Do not change any doses of the medication unless you have been instructed. Finally, be very careful about taking any over-the-counter medications. Many medications can affect how ENOXAPARIN and warfarin work and could
