Lovenox (Exnoxaparin) Flashcards

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Lovenox (Enoxaparain) Class

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Anticoagulant

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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

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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

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Lovenox (Enoxaparin) E/M

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Renal clearance

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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

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