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Lovenox
IndicationPrevention of VTE, DVT, and PE
ActionPrevents thrombus formation by potentiating the inhibitory effect of antithrom- bin on factor Xa and thrombin. Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin.
Therapeutic ClassAnticoagulant
Pharmacologic ClassAntithrombotic
Nursing Considerations• Contraindicated in pork hypersensitivity • Monitor for signs of bleeding • Administer in subcutaneous tissue • DO NOT eject air bubble prior to injection • DO NOT aspirate or massage site
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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Lovenox
IndicationPrevention of VTE, DVT, and PE
ActionPrevents thrombus formation by potentiating the inhibitory effect of antithrom- bin on factor Xa and thrombin. Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin.
Therapeutic ClassAnticoagulant
Pharmacologic ClassAntithrombotic
Nursing Considerations• Contraindicated in pork hypersensitivity • Monitor for signs of bleeding • Administer in subcutaneous tissue • DO NOT eject air bubble prior to injection • DO NOT aspirate or massage site

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