Enoxaparin Flashcards
1
Q
What are indications?
A
Treatment and prevention of VTE- unlicencsed
Treatment DVT in medical patients
Unstable angina
Treatment of STEMI
2
Q
What are dosages for pregnant women
A
Based on body early pregnancy body weight;
Weights;
50kg—> 40mg BD
50kg-69—> 60mg BD
70kg-89—> 80mg BD
90kg—> 100mg BD
3
Q
What are contraindications ?
A
Bacterial endocarditis
Post major trauma
HIT
4
Q
What are important side effects ?
A
TRIPLE H
Hyperkalaemia
Heparin induced Thrombocytopenia
Haemorrhage
anaemia
headache
thrombocytopenia
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Q
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