It is a brand of enoxaparin, a low molecular weight heparin used in the prophylaxis of blood clot formation in the veins. Presented as the 20mg strength of enoxaparin injection
- For the prevention of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) after surgery
- Treatment of established DVT, with or without pulmonary embolism
- Prevention of clotting in extracorporeal circulation during hemodialysis – Acute treatment of unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction.
- Prevention of deep-vein-thrombosis (DVT) in bedridden medical patients.
- Prevention of DVT in trauma patients – Treatment of AMI (Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Dosage:
Treatment of established DVT
- 1mg/kg SC 12 hourly
- Treatment should not exceed 10 days
Prophylaxis of DVT
- Moderate thrombogenic risk: 20mg SC once daily
- High thrombogenic risk: 40mg SC once daily
- 60mg SC once daily in morbidly obese patients(>150kg)
In general surgery, the first injection should be given 2 hours before the surgical procedure.
In orthopaedic surgery, the first injection is to be given 12 hours preoperatively.
Treatment is for an average of 7-10 days. In certain cases treatment should be continued for as long as there is risk of VTE and until patient is ambulatory”
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