About enoxapari n sodium
Low-molecular-weight heparin anticoagulant
Used for
- Prevents and treats blood clots in veins
- Treats some heart attacks and unstable angina
- Prevents clotting during certain dialysis procedures
Usual adult dose
Varies by use and kidney function; commonly 40 mg under the skin daily for prevention, or 1 mg/kg every 12 hours for treatment.
Usual dose in children
Specialist dosing by weight and age; used for selected clotting conditions.
Common side effects
- Bleeding or bruising
- Low blood platelet count
- Injection-site pain or irritation
- Raised liver enzymes
Important warnings
- Bleeding risk increases with ulcers, recent surgery, or bleeding disorders.
- Kidney impairment may require dose adjustment.
- Spinal or epidural procedures can cause rare spinal bleeding and paralysis.
- Platelet counts may fall; previous heparin-related low platelets require special assessment.
Pregnancy
May be used when clinically needed; it does not cross the placenta. Specialist assessment is important, especially near delivery.
Breastfeeding
Generally considered compatible with breastfeeding because transfer into milk and absorption by infants are unlikely.
Interactions
- Other anticoagulants or antiplatelet medicines increase bleeding risk.
- NSAIDs such as ibuprofen can increase bleeding risk.
- Medicines that affect platelets may increase bleeding risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.