Enoxaparin
Trade Name
Lovenox
Indication
prevention of VTE, DVT, and PE
Action
prevents thrombus formation by potentiating the inhibitory effect of antithrombin on factor Xa and thrombin
Therapeutic Class
anticoagulant
Pharmacologic Class
antithrombotic
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