Enoxaparin(Lovenox)

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Enoxaparin(Lovenox) Class

Anticoagulant
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) MOA
- Deactivates thrombin
- Prevents the conversion of fibrogen to fibrin
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) Indication
- Inhibit clot formation in ACS including STEMI/NSTEMI and unstable angina
- Prevent pulmonary embolism and DVT in Pts predisposed to such problems
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) Contraindication

Known hypersensitivity to the medication, Heparin or pork products
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) Adverse
- Confusion
- Dizzy
- Edema
- C/P
- Irregular Hearbeat
- Irritation
- Pain
- Redness
- Bruising
- Bleeding
- Angioedema
- Rash
- Hives
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) Dosage
- Adult:
- STEMI - Single IV bolus of 30mg plus 1mg/kg SQ dose followed by 1mg/kg SQ every 12hrs(maximum 100mg)
NSTEMI - 1mg/kg SQ every 12hrs in conjunction with PO ASA therapy(100-325mg Daily)

Peds: 1mg/kg SQ

Author:	Lhernandez
ID:	278875
Card Set:	Enoxaparin(Lovenox)
Updated:	2015-01-27 06:46:00
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