Enoxaparin sodium

Question 1

Indications - Levenox (enoxaparin sodium)

Answer 1

Acute STEMI

Question 2

Dosage - Levenox (enoxaparin sodium)

Answer 2

<75 yr: Initial dose: 30mg IVP; Second dose 1mg/kg SQ (15 minutes following initial dose), Note: maximum dose of 100mg SQ (Maximum SQ dose does NOT include IV dose)

> 75 yr: Eliminate initial IV dose; Give 0.75 mg/kg SQ q 12 hours, Note: maximum dose 75mg SQ

Question 3

Contraindications - Levenox (enoxaparin sodium)

Answer 3

❑ Hypersensitivity to heparin or pork products
❑ Active major bleeding or bleeding disorders
❑ Type II Heparin or LMWH induced thrombocytopenia
❑ Platelet count <100,000