Enoxaparin - e-nox-a-PA-rin is using to prevent deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. This drug is using for few days after hip or knee replacement surgery and in some cases following abdominal surgery, while you are unable to walk. It is during this time that blood clots are most likely to form. Enoxaparin is also using if you are unable to get out of bed because of a serious illness. In addition, enoxaparin is using to prevent blood clots from forming in the arteries of the heart during certain types of chest pain and heart attacks. Enoxaparin also may be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Enoxaparin is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada