What is the dosage and how should it be used?
Enoxaparin comes as an injection in a syringe to be injected just under the skin (subcutaneously).
Enoxaparin is usually given twice a day. You will probably begin using the drug while you are in the hospital and then use it for a total of 10-14 days.
Do not inject this medication intramuscularly (into a muscle) or intravenously (into a vein).
Your doctor or nurse will give you detailed instructions on how to inject enoxaparin. It should be injected into the fat of the stomach. Follow your doctor's instructions, and if you do not understand these directions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you.
When using a prefilled syringe, to prevent the loss of medication do not expel the air bubble before the injection.
Sit or lie down before receiving an injection. Lift a fold of skin and insert the needle completely into the fold. Continue to pinch the skin until the injection is complete. To lessen bruising, do not rub the area after injecting the medication. Rotate your injection sites as directed by your doctor.
Do not use any medication that is discolored or that has particles in it.
It is important to use enoxaparin regularly to get the most benefit, and do not stop using this medication without first talking to your doctor.
Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with enoxaparin to monitor progress and side effects.
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