This may cause a heart attack or stroke when they get stuck in blood vessels of the heart or brain. They can also go to the lungs. This makes your blood less likely to form dangerous clots and keeps clots you do have from getting any bigger. Be aware that it does not break up clots you already have. Enoxaparin is used for many different medical reasons. The length of treatment is different for each person, so it is important to use it as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine may also be prescribed for uses that are not listed below.
DVTs are blood clots that form in the deep veins of the legs or arms. Part of the clot may break off and go to the lung, causing a PE. DVTs are more likely to happen after certain types of surgery or if you are not able to move as much as you normally would due to a prolonged illness.
Before some procedures or surgeries, you may need to stop other medicines that you take to prevent blood clots or strokes. If you miss an injection, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next injection, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not inject a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from heat, and keep it out of the reach of children. If you are using the multiple dose vial, do not store it for more than 28 days after the first use.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
People who need repeated doses of enoxaparin should not receive anesthetics that are injected into the spine or epidural space. Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses.
Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention. Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:.
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication. Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health.
These factors may affect how you should use this medication. Bleeding: The most serious risk associated with enoxaparin is bleeding in any tissue or organ. It is extremely important to have regular blood tests as prescribed by your doctor to ensure that the correct level of blood thinning is occurring. People with an increased risk of bleeding such as seniors should be closely monitored by their doctors while taking this medication.
If you notice any signs of bleeding, such as frequent nosebleeds, unexplained bruising, or black and tarry stools, notify your doctor as soon as possible. Body weight: The safety and efficacy of enoxaparin for people of high weight e. If you have a high or low weight, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Kidney problems: Decreased kidney function or kidney disease can cause this medication to build up in the body, causing increased side effects.
If you have kidney problems, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Liver problems: If you have liver problems, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Medical conditions: If you have malignant disease; a history of thrombophilia and known deficiency in antithrombin III, protein C or protein S, or APC resistance; are bedridden due to infections with septic shock; severe COPD complicated by right heart failure, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Osteoporosis: Prolonged use of this medication i. If you have osteoporosis or are at risk for developing osteoporosis, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Platelets: Platelets are blood cells that cause blood to clot. Choose any healthcare provider below to see common questions that you may want to ask of this person.
Then, either print each list to bring to your clinic visits, or copy the questions and send them as a message to your healthcare team through your electronic medical record. Depending upon your income, they may be able to help cover the cost of:. For Branded medications may be available for generic medications too , check with the manufacturer to determine if a co-pay card is offered and if it could reduce your monthly copay.
To stop bleeding when an injury occurs, platelets along with a complex system of proteins called the "coagulation cascade," are activated to start the formation of blood clots when an injury occurs. Cancer can cause the coagulation cascade to be active even when there is no injury present. These clots most commonly form in the large veins of the arms or legs deep vein thrombosis and can break off and travel to the lungs pulmonary embolism , heart myocardial infarction , or brain thrombotic stroke.
Medications can decrease the risk of a harmful clot from forming. When an unwanted blood clot does form, medications need to be given to stop the clot from getting bigger while your body breaks down the existing clot. These medications either slow down the activity of proteins in the coagulation cascade or decrease the amount of clotting factor proteins in the blood. A Complete Blood Count CBC is a frequently ordered blood test that tells clinicians the status of your: 1 White blood cell count, 2 Hemoglobin, and 3 Platelet count at the time the test was taken.
Common uses: 1 White blood cell count WBC : is used to determine infection risk, or response to chemotherapy. Certain chemotherapy agents may harm our good infection-fighting cells. Sometimes chemotherapy may need to be delayed to allow these cells to recover. Red blood cell transfusions, and sometimes iron can be given to restore the hemoglobin level, but anemia treatment should always aim at treating the underlying cause or condition.
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