Enoxaparin Flashcards
1
Q
Class of enoxaparin
A
LMWH
2
Q
How does enoxaparin inhibit coagulation
A
Activate antithrombin III —| factor Xa —| prothrombin —| thrombin
3
Q
Indications for enoxaparin (4)
A
- VTE
- ACS
- PE
- DVT
4
Q
Contraindications of enoxaparin (6)
A
- haemophilia
- thrombocytopenia
- haemorrhage
- severe hptn
- p ulcers
- endocarditis
5
Q
how long must you wait before prescribing heparin post-surgery
A
6 hours
