Enoxaparin Sodium (Lovenox)

Alternate Name: PremierPro Rx Lovenox

Dosage Form: Syringe

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Anticoagulant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 40 MG/0.4ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood vessel problems, diabetes, a heart infection, uncontrolled high blood pressure, stomach ulcer or bleeding, or bleeding problems (including hemophilia, bleeding disorder caused by heparin). Tell your doctor if you had a stroke, eye, brain, or spine surgery, or heart valve replacement. This medicine lowers the number of certain blood cells, so you may bleed or bruise more easily. Be careful to avoid injuries. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Pain in your lower leg (calf). Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking. Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet. Uneven heartbeat. Unusual bleeding or bruising. Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds. Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how enoxaparin works. Tell your doctor if you are using aspirin, dipyridamole, sulfinpyrazone, blood thinners, or NSAIDs (including ketorolac, tromethamine)., Make sure your doctor knows if you are using pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, Advil®, Aleve®, Motrin®, Orudis®, Dolobid®, Feldene®, Indocin®, Relafen®, or Voltaren®). Avoid taking aspirin or medicines that contain aspirin, unless your doctor tells you to., This medicine may cause bleeding or bruising. This risk is higher if you have a catheter in your back for pain medicine or anesthesia (sometimes called an "epidural"), or if you have kidney problems. The risk of bleeding increases if your kidney problems get worse. Discuss this with your doctor if you are concerned., You may bleed and bruise more easily while you are using this medicine. Be extra careful to avoid injuries until the effects of the medicine have worn off. Stay away from rough sports or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or injured. Brush and floss your teeth gently. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers. Avoid picking your nose. If you need to blow your nose, blow it gently., Watch for any bleeding from open areas such as around the injection site. Also check for blood in your urine or stool. If you have any bleeding or injuries, tell your doctor right away., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.