Description:
Preservative Free

Chemical Name ENOXAPARIN (en-OX-a-pair-in)

Lovenox is used to prevent deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs.

Manufacturer:
Sanofi Aventis

Directions:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine is usually administered as an injection at your doctors office, hospital, or clinic. This medicine is sometimes used at home as an injection. If you are using this medicine at home, a health care professional will provide detailed instructions for its appropriate use. Ask any questions that you may have about this medicine or giving injections. STORE THIS MEDICINE at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, contact your doctor.

Cautions:
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. DO NOT STOP USING THIS MEDICINE without talking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. Laboratory and/or medical tests such as blood counts, platelet counts, and stool occult blood tests should be done to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Additional lab tests may be done if you are pregnant and have a prosthetic heart valve, or if the medicine does not seem to be working. Ask your doctor for more information. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines containing aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. THIS MEDICINE MAY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF BLOOD CELLS THAT ARE NEEDED FOR CLOTTING. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations where bruising or injury may occur. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. FOR WOMEN IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby. SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medication include diarrhea, irritation, pain or redness at place of injection, nausea and vomiting.