How do I take clexane?
Clexane is administered as subcutaneous injections, usually into a fold of belly skin (in a similar way to FSH injections). It almost always comes in prefilled syringes with the needle already attached (covered by a grey cap). Some clinics prescribe two shots per day, but if there is only one shot per day, its generally advisable to take it in the morning, just in case you ever need to do a blood test for heparin levels (as these have to be done 2-3 hours after your daily shot). It is best not to advance the time of your shot by more than two hours per day so unless your clotting issues are severe, if you forget your shot, take it when you remember, and then make that your new daily time (if necessary taking it two hours earlier each day until you get back to the time you want). Administering the shot slowly and not rubbing the injection site may help to limit bruising and make sure to move to a new spot each day dont inject into an existing bruise. Don’t exclude the air bubble in the
