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enoxaparin

enoxaparin
Brand names: Enoxaparin Sodium
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 30 mg/0.3 mL; 40 mg/0.4 mL; 60 mg/0.6 mL; 80 mg/0.8 mL; 100 mg/mL; 120 mg/0.8 mL; 150 mg/mL; 300 mg/3 mL

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CLASS
20120416

Comments:

See Renal Dosing Protocol and Automatic Dose Rounding Protocol


Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments)

Low Molecular Weight Heparins

Medication
Ordered

Brand Name

Available Dosages

Indication

Frequency

Formulary Medication

Equivalent Dose

 

Frequency

 

Dalteparin

Fragmin

2500 units

Prophylaxis

Daily

Enoxaparin

40 mg

Daily

Dalteparin

Fragmin

5000 units

Prophylaxis

Daily

Enoxaparin

40 mg

Daily

Dalteparin

Fragmin

**

**

**

Enoxaparin

30 mg

Q12 Hours

Dalteparin

Fragmin

120 units/kg

Unstable angina or non-Q-wave myocardial infarction

Q12 Hours

Enoxaparin

1 mg/kg+

Q12 Hours

Dalteparin

Fragmin

200 units/kg

VTE*

Daily

Enoxapain

1 mg/kg

Q12 Hours

Note:  If the dosing falls outside of the above dosing, contact the MD to clarify conversion.

+Dosage adjustment necessary in patients with CrCl less than 30 ml/min
**Fragmin Does not have an indication for Knee Replacement
*Indication for VTE in Cancer Only for Fragmin

Drug Name Common Side Effects

enoxaparin

  • burning/stinging/redness at injection site
  • bruising/bleeding
  • fever

Last updated: Nov. 27, 2024


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