Enoxaparin: Difference between revisions

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-==Background==
+#Redirect [[Low Molecular Weight Heparin]]
-*Trade name = Lovenox
-*A Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
-==Treatment==
-*DOSE = 1mg/kg sq bid
-*No need to monitor PTT and adjust dosages.
-==Uses/Benefits==
-# DVT/PE - equal efficacy
-# Unstable Angina (better than heparin)
-# Ischemic Stroke - (LMWH benefit at 6 months)
-# Prevent prolonged hospitalization
-# Rapid neutralization with protamine possible
-#1:1 mg upto 50 for lovenox in last 8hours
-# Renal insufficiency (creatinine >2), liver disease, pregnancy, or obesity
-==Source ==
-/2/09 PANI
 [[Category:Drugs]]
 [[Category:Heme/Onc]]