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Enoxaparin

Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)
Injection20 mg · 0.2 ml · 60 mg · 0.6 ml196 brands · 95 makers
Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) used for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in abdominal surgery, hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery…. Enoxaparin is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Medicines Affecting the Blood.
Generic nameenoxaparin
Therapeutic classMedicines Affecting the Blood > 10.2 Medicines affecting coagulation
Form & strength (NLEM)Injection: 20 mg/ 0.2 ml, 60 mg/ 0.6 ml, 80 mg/ 0.8 ml
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Enoxaparin sodium injection is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) indicated for: Prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in abdominal surgery, hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery…

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Enoxaparin. Full label: DailyMed.

Enoxaparin sodium injection is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) indicated for: Prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in abdominal surgery, hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery, or medical patients with severely restricted mobility during acute illness Inpatient treatment of acute DVT with or without pulmonary embolism Outpatient treatment of acute DVT without pulmonary embolism Prophylaxis of ischemic complications of unstable angina and non−Q-wave myocardial infarction (MI) Treatment of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) managed medically or with subsequent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) 1.1 Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis Enoxaparin sodium injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE): in patients undergoing abdominal surgery who are at risk for thromboembolic complications in patients undergoing hip replacement surgery…

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Enoxaparin. Full label: DailyMed.

See full prescribing information for dosing and administration information. 2.1 Pretreatment Evaluation Evaluate all patients for a bleeding disorder before starting enoxaparin sodium treatment, unless treatment is urgently needed. 2.2 Adult Dosage Abdominal Surgery The recommended dose of enoxaparin sodium is 40 mg by subcutaneous injection once a day (with the initial dose given 2 hours prior to surgery) in patients undergoing abdominal surgery who are at risk for thromboembolic complications.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Enoxaparin sodium injection is contraindicated in patients with: Active major bleeding, History of immune-mediated heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) within the past 100 days or in the presence of circulating antibodies, Known hypersensitivity to enoxaparin sodium (e.g., pruritus, urticaria, anaphylactic/ anaphylactoid reactions), Known hypersensitivity to heparin or pork products Active major bleeding History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) within the past 100 days or in the presence of circulating antibodies Hypersensitivity to enoxaparin sodium Hypersensitivity to heparin or pork products

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Increased risk of hemorrhage: Monitor for signs of bleeding Risk of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia with or without Thrombosis Thrombocytopenia: Monitor platelet count closely Interchangeability with other heparins: Do not exchange with heparin or other LMWHs Increased Risk of Thrombosis in Pregnant women with Mechanical Prosthetic Heart Valves: women and their fetuses may be at increased risk. Monitor more frequently and adjust dosage as needed.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following serious adverse reactions are also discussed in other sections of the labeling: Spinal/epidural hematomas, Increased Risk of Hemorrhage, Thrombocytopenia Most common adverse reactions (>1%) were bleeding, anemia, thrombocytopenia, elevation of serum aminotransferase, diarrhea, nausea, ecchymosis, fever, edema, peripheral edema, dyspnea, confusion, and injection site pain To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS,…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

196 products from 95 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Alnaparin 40mg InjectionEnoxaparin (40mg)Alna Biotech Pvt Ltdpacket of 1 ml Prefilled Syringe
Alnaparin 60mg InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Alna Biotech Pvt Ltdpacket of 1 ml Prefilled Syringe
Angionox 40mg InjectionEnoxaparin (40mg)Zydus Cadilavial of 0.4 ml Injection
Angionox 60mg InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Zydus Cadilavial of 0.6 ml Injection
Anoxilin 40mg InjectionEnoxaparin (40mg)Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltdvial of 0.4 ml Injection
Anoxilin 60mg InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltdprefilled syringe of 0.6 ml Injection
Antixa 300mg InjectionEnoxaparin (300mg)Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltdvial of 3 ml Injection
Antixa 40mg/0.4ml InjectionEnoxaparin (40mg)Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltdpacket of 0.4 ml Prefilled Syringe
Antixa 60mg InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltdvial of 0.6 ml Injection
Astraparin 40mg InjectionEnoxaparin (40mg)Astranova Biotechprefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
Astraparin 60mg InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Astranova Biotechprefilled syringe of 0.6 ml Injection
Bruparin 60 InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Brawn Laboratories Ltdprefilled syringe of 0.6 ml Injection
Carnoxa 60mg InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Curis Lifecarevial of 0.6 ml Injection
Cdparin 60mg InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Zota Health care Ltdvial of 1 Injection
Clenox 60mg InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)ICI Healthcare Pvt Ltdprefilled syringe of 0.6 ml Injection
Clexane 20mg InjectionEnoxaparin (20mg)Sanofi India Ltdprefilled syringe of 0.2 ml Injection
Clexane 20mg Injection (0.2ml Each)Enoxaparin (20mg)Sanofi India Ltdbox of 2 injections
Clexane 40mg Injection (0.4ml Each)Enoxaparin (40mg)Sanofi India Ltdbox of 2 injections
Clexane 60mg Injection (0.6ml Each)Enoxaparin (60mg)Sanofi India Ltdbox of 2 injections
Cnoxrin 60mg InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Health Biotech Limitedvial of 0.6 ml Injection
Coguperin 40mg InjectionEnoxaparin (40mg)Venus Remedies Ltdprefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
Coguperin 60mg InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Venus Remedies Ltdprefilled syringe of 0.6 ml Injection
Corparin 40 InjectionEnoxaparin (40mg)Corona Remedies Pvt Ltdpacket of 0.4 ml Prefilled Syringe
Corparin 60 InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Corona Remedies Pvt Ltdprefilled syringe of 0.6 ml Injection
Cutenox 20mg InjectionEnoxaparin (20mg)Gland Pharma Limitedprefilled syringe of 0.2 ml Injection
Cutenox 40mg InjectionEnoxaparin (40mg)Gland Pharma Limitedprefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
Cutenox 60mg InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Gland Pharma Limitedprefilled syringe of 0.6 ml Injection
Cutenox 80mg InjectionEnoxaparin (80mg)Gland Pharma Limitedprefilled syringe of 0.8 ml Injection
Enclex 40 InjectionEnoxaparin (40mg)Cipla Ltdprefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
Enclex 60 InjectionEnoxaparin (60mg)Cipla Ltdprefilled syringe of 0.6 ml Injection

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store at 25°C (77°F);

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

Medicines for the same conditions

Enoxaparin is recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for: Myocardial infarction, Unstable angina, Venous thromboembolism, Deep vein thrombosis.

For Myocardial infarction: Eptifibatide.

For Unstable angina: Dalteparin sodium, Eptifibatide, Heparin sodium.

For Venous thromboembolism: Warfarin.

For Deep vein thrombosis: Warfarin.

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