Lovenox (Exnoxaparin) Flashcards
1
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Lovenox (Enoxaparain) Class
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Anticoagulant
2
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Love ox (Enoxaparin) MOA
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Binds to antithrombin (AT), enhancing the rate of thrombin (IIa)-AT complex formation, which inhibits clotting factor Xa.
Xa:IIa = b/w 4:1 and 2:1
3
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Love ox (Enoxaparin) dosage
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PE/DVT prevention: 30mg or 40 mg subq q 12hrs immediately p sx
Unstable angina or non-q wave MI: 1mg/kg subq q 12 hrs (w/ 100-325 mg ASA)
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Lovenox (Enoxaparain) characteristics
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O: 20-60 min
P: 3-5 hrs
D: 12 hrs
H/l: 3-4.5 hrs
5
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Lovenox (Enoxaparin) E/M
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Renal clearance
6
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Lovenox (Enoxaparin) considerations
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Prolonged in renal dx
Sx should be delayed 24-36 hrs p last dose
Protamine does NOT neutralize