What is Lovenox Used For?
Lovenox is a blood thinner which helps prevent formation of blood clots. It is used after certain surgeries. Do not use Lovenox for prevention of blood clots (e.g., after surgery) if you have had a heart valve replacement, especially if you are pregnant. Enoxaparin may be harmful in valve replacement patients. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. How To Use Lovenox Inject Lovenox under the skin (subcutaneously), usually once or twice daily following surgery; or use as directed by your doctor. To minimize irritation, do not repeatedly inject in the same spot; rotate the injection site. Do not inject into a muscle (intramuscularly). Therapy with Lovenox may be continued for 7 to 14 days or until the risk of blood clot formation is limited. Properly discard used needles and syringes. If you are uncertain how Lovenox should be used, ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain it to you. Lovenox Side Effects Irritation, pain, tenderness and redness may occur at the site of injection. Nausea or s
