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Lovenox

Lovenox



USES: This medication is a "blood thinner" which helps prevent formation of blood clots. It is used after certain surgeries. This drug may also be used to treat blood clots.


 
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Avg Consumer Rating 3.6 out of 5
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Lovenox prescription drug /side effects/ LOVENOX 60MG/0.6ML SYR (6ML/PKG) pic 4
Lovenox prescription drug /side effects/ Lovenox (enoxaparin) 120 mg/0.8 mL pic 5
Lovenox prescription drug /side effects/ Lovenox (enoxaparin) 100 mg/ml pic 6

Overview Photos How To Use Side Effects Precautions Missed Dose Drug Interactions

Lovenox

Uses
This medication is a "blood thinner" which helps prevent formation of blood clots. It is used after certain surgeries. This drug may also be used to treat blood clots.
Notes
  • Laboratory tests will be done periodically while taking this medication to monitor its effects and to prevent side effects.

Storage
  • Store this medication at controlled room temperature between 59 to 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C).
  • Do not freeze.


Photos


LOVENOX 60MG/0.6ML SYR (6ML/PKG)
LOVENOX 60MG/0.6ML SYR (6ML/PKG)
Lovenox (enoxaparin) 120 mg/0.8 mL
Lovenox (enoxaparin) 120 mg/0.8 mL
Lovenox (enoxaparin) 100 mg/ml
Lovenox (enoxaparin) 100 mg/ml

How To Use
  • HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is administered by injection under the skin (subcutaneously), by a health care professional usually twice a day following surgery.
  • Injection sites will be rotated to limit irritation.
  • Therapy with this medication may be continued for 7 to 14 days or until the risk of blood clot formation is limited.
  • Do not inject into a muscle (intramuscularly).
  • Properly discard used needles and syringes.

Side Effects
  • Irritation, pain, tenderness and redness may occur at the site of injection.
  • Nausea or swelling of the hands or feet may also occur.
  • If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor promptly.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience fever, mental confusion, unusual bruising or bleeding or black stools.
  • If you have had a spinal procedure along with this drug, promptly report weakness, numbness or pain.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before using this drug tell your doctor your medical history especially of liver, kidney or heart disease; eye problems, bleeding problems, blood disorders, stomach/intestinal problems, severe high blood pressure, stroke; eye, brain or spinal cord surgery and of allergies especially to drugs or pork.
  • This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • It is unknown if this drug is excreted into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • Try to use each dose at the scheduled time.
  • If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use including aspirin, warfarin, NSAID (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen) or other heparins.
  • Because this drug can alter the effects of certain lab tests, be sure to remind your doctor you use this medication.
  • This medication should not be mixed with, or added to, any other drug in the same syringe.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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User Medicine Opinions for Lovenox
Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 68
Time Taken: 5 days

Reason: knee replacement surgery Date: 22 February 2007
Side Effects
I went into anaphylactic shock on this drug! I had at least 2 seizures, and nearly died. It began with nightmares, then seizure; water standing on my body, trouble breathing; loss of bladder control; milk and coffee tasted thick as syrup; metallic taste; weakness/faintness; fading of vision/light.

Additional Thoughts
For me, this is a very dangerous drug. My doctor had only been using it for 2 months,(I suspect by way of 'incentives' from drug company), and because it was a holiday weekend, he was unavailable to treat me or to tell me to get off the drug.

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 46
Time Taken: 7 days

Reason: DVT Right Leg Date: 4 May 2007
Side Effects
Abdomen @ point of injection site bruses and hurts for a long peroid of time. Very sore abdomen.

Additional Thoughts
Doc at hospital suggested drug and to have me self inject myself due to my age and rather good health. I broke my knee and ended up with blood clot. I am still taking injections and it seams to be working OK but very painful after you inject. Pain is a 5 to 6 at times on a scall of 10.

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 26
Time Taken: 6 months

Reason: History of 2 DVTs Date: 9 June 2007
Side Effects
slight bruising around injection site

Additional Thoughts
I was originally put on Lovenox as a "bridge" until my Coumadin (warfarin) levels were therapeutic - but my INR never was correct, so they've kept me on Lovenox. I admit, the daily shots can seem daunting, but it's better than dealing with coumadin and getting bloodwork everyweek to determine if the drug is actually working. This is so much easier - two shots a day and you're money!

Overall: 5 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 32
Time Taken: 1 years

Reason: Pregnancy; H/O Stroke Date: 21 June 2007
Side Effects
Pain & swelling at injection site, bruising

Additional Thoughts
Thank you lovenox! After 8 miscarriages, they figured out I have Antiphosolipid syndrome and I am currently 13 weeks with my baby. Numb the injection site first and it makes the injection far more bearable. We also found that taking the air out decreased the pain drastically!

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 26
Time Taken: 8 months

Reason: PE near Heart and Clotting disorder Date: 6 July 2007
Side Effects
Some pain with injection in the beginning. Now none.

Additional Thoughts
This drug has really been a godsend for me. I took warfarin for 2 years and never was able to achieve level due to kidney disease. In that time I also suffered multiple bone infracts. Now all that has cleared and All I have to do is give myself a shot daily. I'm happy

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