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==Background== | |||
*Trade name = Lovenox | |||
*A Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) | |||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
*DOSE = 1mg/kg sq bid | *DOSE = 1mg/kg sq bid | ||
Revision as of 08:45, 17 July 2011
Background
- Trade name = Lovenox
- A Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
Treatment
- DOSE = 1mg/kg sq bid
- No need to monitor PTT and adjust dosages.
Uses/Benefits
- DVT/PE - equal efficacy
- Unstable Angina (better than heparin)
- Ischemic Stroke - (LMWH benefit at 6 months)
- Prevent prolonged hospitalization
- Rapid neutralization with protamine possible
- 1:1 mg upto 50 for lovenox in last 8hours
- Renal insufficiency (creatinine >2), liver disease, pregnancy, or obesity
Source
7/2/09 PANI