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Enoxaparin Nursing Considerations, Side Effects, and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

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Enoxaparin

Generic Name: enoxaparin

Trade Name: Lovenox

Indication: prevention of VTE, DVT, and PE Action prevents thrombus formation by potentiating the inhibitory effect of antithrombin on factor Xa and thrombin. Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin.

Therapeutic Class: anticoagulant

Pharmacologic Class: antithrombotic

Nursing Considerations
 contraindicated in pork hypersensitivity
 monitor for signs of bleeding
 administer in subcutaneous tissue
 DO NOT eject air bubble prior to injection
 DO NOT aspirate or massage site

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