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About Lifenox 400mg Injection

ENOXAPARIN belongs to a class of medications known as blood thinners or anticoagulants. It helps to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. It is available in the form of injection and is injected beneath the skin by a doctor or nurse. It is not injected into the muscle. ENOXAPARIN stops the already formed clots from growing larger in size and restricts the formation of any new clots. Blood clots may be formed in veins, a condition known as (deep vein thrombosis or DVT), in the arteries of the lungs (Pulmonary embolism). If you are being treated with this ENOXAPARIN, avoid doing things that increase the risk of bleeding or injury. Bleeding can be dangerous, so look out for the symptoms actively and speak to your doctor.

The most common side effects of this ENOXAPARIN include prolonged bleeding, pain, or discomfort at the injection site, dark urine, confusion, and changes in vision. A severe headache or stomach ache could be a sign of bleeding. Report to your doctor immediately in this case. 

Before using this ENOXAPARIN tell your doctor, if you have any pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or recent onset of stroke. This is to ensure the safety of the ENOXAPARIN. Do not take this if you have any current bleeding. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before using this ENOXAPARIN. Drinking alcoholic beverages while taking this ENOXAPARIN can increase the risk of bleeding. So, avoid alcoholic consumption.  

Uses of Lifenox 400mg Injection

Treatment and prevention of blood clots

Medicinal Benefits of Lifenox 400mg Injection

ENOXAPARIN treats and prevents the formation of new blood clots. ENOXAPARIN injection prevents forming new blood clots and prevents the existing ones from growing larger in size. ENOXAPARIN works by blocking a protein in the body which is involved in blood clotting. Thus it drives a smooth flow of blood throughout the body. This also reduces the injury caused by clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), heart (heart attack), or other blood vessels (thrombosis). It can also be used to prevent the formation of clots in people who have undergone surgery, for example, to replace a knee or hip joint. It stops the growth of clots into bigger sizes but does not help to dissolve blood clots. It restricts the breaking of clots and blocks them to travel to other parts of the body.

Directions for Use

Do not self-administer this ENOXAPARIN. Your doctor or nurse will inject you ENOXAPARIN beneath the skin. If you have any kidney or liver problems, please inform your doctor before taking ENOXAPARIN so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly. If you are elderly, regular blood tests are advised to monitor the effects of ENOXAPARIN treatment.

Side Effects of Lifenox 400mg Injection

Like other medicines, ENOXAPARIN has some side effects. However, these side effects are temporary and resolve after some time. Most of the side effects like nausea, diarrhea, headache, increased blood platelets, and increased liver enzymes also you may feel light-headed, and your hands and feet appear cold it does not need any medical attention. Call your doctor if you notice blood in vomit, in urine, or in stools.  Also, inform your doctor if you find purple or red spots on your skin.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Use ENOXAPARIN cautiously in conditions with an increased risk of bleeding.  Monitoring of blood coagulation tests like platelet count and hematocrit should be done in all patients receiving ENOXAPARIN. Patients should inform the doctor if they are on active treatment with this ENOXAPARIN before any surgery is scheduled.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

ENOXAPARIN may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), a medication used to treat myocardial infarction (alteplase), and anticoagulant medications or blood thinners (heparin, warfarin, rivaroxaban).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Use with caution in patients with bleeding problems, liver disease, hypertensive retinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, bacterial endocarditis (an infection caused by bacteria that enter the bloodstream and settle in the heart lining, a heart valve, or a blood vessel), hypertension, renal dysfunction, thrombocytopenia (abnormally low levels of platelets), prematurity/underweight in infancy and hypertension.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Limit intake of alcohol as it may increase the risk of bleeding.

PREGNANCY

If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant check the risks and benefits of the usage of this ENOXAPARIN with your doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

There is no data available if the ENOXAPARIN presents any significant risks to the baby. Reach out and talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

It does not affect your ability to drive.

LIVER

If you have a history of liver diseases or disorders please inform your doctor before taking this ENOXAPARIN.

KIDNEY

If you have a history of kidney diseases or disorders please inform your doctor before taking this ENOXAPARIN.