Enoxaparin

Generic name: enoxaparin [ ee-NOX-a-PAR-rin ]
Brand names: Lovenox, Lovenox HP, Clexane, Clexane Forte
Dosage form: injectable solution (100 mg/mL; 120 mg/0.8 mL; 150 mg/mL; 30 mg/0.3 mL; 300 mg/3 mL; 40 mg/0.4 mL; 60 mg/0.6 mL; 80 mg/0.8 mL)
Drug class:Heparins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 5, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is enoxaparin?

Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant that helps prevent the formation of blood clots.

Enoxaparin is used to treat or prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness.

Enoxaparin is also used to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attack.

Enoxaparin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Enoxaparin can cause a very serious blood clot around your spinal cord if you undergo a spinal tap or receive spinal anesthesia (epidural), especially if you have a genetic spinal defect, a history of spinal surgery or repeated spinal taps, or if you are using other drugs that can affect blood clotting, including blood thinners or NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, and others). This type of blood clot can le...