An anticoagulant drug in the low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) category.
Contains the active ingredient Enoxaparin.
Used to treat severe blood clots.
Prevents the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis in abdominal surgery, hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery, and in people with severe movement restrictions.
Prevents further heart complications in patients with unstable angina and non-Q wave myocardial infarction.
Contraindications:
Contraindicated for patients with active bleeding, hypersensitivity, and a history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Consult a physician if you are allergic to Enoxaparin sodium, heparin, benzyl alcohol, or pork products.
Inform your healthcare practitioner if you are diagnosed with kidney problems.
Report pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby.
Uses:
Treat and prevent blood clots.
Therapeutic Effects:
Binds to antithrombin to form a complex.
Antithrombin is a protein that blocks the formation of abnormal blood clots.
Mainly prevents the activation of factor Xa, eventually preventing clot formation.
Interaction with Other Drugs:
Inform your physician about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, and nutritional or vitamin supplements you have taken before the treatment.
Certain medications may interact with Enclex 40mg Injection and cause undesirable side effects.
Storage:
Store Enclex 40mg Injection below 30°C.
Do not freeze.
Administration:
Administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting.
Usually administered as an intravenous injection into a vein.
The doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors.
Safety Advices:
Pregnancy: Report to your doctor if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment.
Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before administering Enclex 40mg Injection.
Lungs: Consult your doctor if you have lung disease before starting the treatment.
Liver: Inform your doctor if you have liver disease.
Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking an Enclex 40mg Injection is safe. Please speak with your physician.
Driving: It is safe to travel, drive vehicles, or operate heavy machinery after administering Enclex 40mg Injection. The medicine does not impair any alertness and coordination.
Side Effects:
Serious: Severe allergic reactions (swelling of lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, or swallowing), too much bleeding (weakness, being pale, dizziness with headache, or unexplained swelling), blockage of blood vessels (pain, redness, or swelling in the legs, or coughing up blood), rash of dark red spots under the skin.
Common: Bleeding, bruising more easily, low blood cell counts, headache, itchy red skin, pain at the injection site, pink patches on the skin.
Word of Advice:
Enclex 40mg Injection can cause bleeding and many undesirable side effects; hence it is advised to get adequate rest during the treatment.
Eat a well-balanced diet.
Avoid driving or handling machines if you experience dizziness or any visual disturbances.
Apply a cool compress at the injection site to reduce pain and irritation.
FAQs:
Who should not take Enclex 40mg Injection?
Enclex 40mg Injection is not recommended for people suffering from active major bleeding or a history of hypersensitivity to this drug, heparin, benzyl alcohol, or pork products. This drug is also not advised for people with a history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in the past hundred days.
What should you not take with Enclex 40mg Injection?
Heparin or low molecular weight heparin while on this treatment is not recommended. Tell your healthcare provider about taking other medications or herbal supplements.
Are there any most common side effects of Enclex 40mg Injection?
The most common adverse reactions of Enclex 40mg Injection are bleeding, anemia, thrombocytopenia, diarrhea, nausea, fever, edema, breathlessness, confusion, and pain at the injection site.
Is it safe for women of reproductive potential to use Enclex 40mg Injection?
Enclex 40mg Injection is probably unsafe for pregnant women and their fetuses. While it is unknown if the treatment interferes with breastfeeding, it is advisable to inform your doctor before starting the treatment if you suspect pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby.
How to store Enclex 40mg Injection?
Store Enclex 40mg Injection below 30°C at a controlled room temperature. Please keep it in the original carton until it is ready to use. Do not freeze or store the injection for more than 28 days after its use.
