Enoxa-K 60mg Injection

Enoxa-K 60mg Injection is an anticoagulant belonging to the low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) class. It contains enoxaparin as its active ingredient. The injection is used to treat severe blood clots and prevents deep vein thrombosis following abdominal surgery, hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery, and in patients with severe immobility. It also prevents further cardiac complications in patients with unstable angina and non-Q wave myocardial infarction.

Enoxa-K 60mg Injection is contraindicated in patients with active bleeding, hypersensitivity or allergy to enoxaparin, heparin, benzyl alcohol, or pork products, and in those with a history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Inform your doctor before starting treatment if you are allergic to any of these substances.

Your healthcare provider will monitor you regularly for signs of bleeding. Notify your doctor if you have kidney disease. The injection is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age. It should not be used if you require neuraxial anaesthesia or spinal puncture procedures.

Older adults and patients with low body weight require increased monitoring for bleeding risk. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy. Patients with artificial heart valves who are pregnant face increased bleeding risk with enoxaparin and require close monitoring.

Do not take hemostatic drugs concurrently unless absolutely necessary. Inform your doctor of all medications you are taking, including herbal and vitamin supplements, before beginning Enoxa-K 60mg Injection.

Enoxa-K 60mg Injection is used in the treatment of the following: Deep vein thrombosis Prophylaxis of venous thrombo-embolism Unstable angina ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Prevention of blood clots during surgeries

Enoxa-K 60mg Injection binds to the antithrombin to form a complex. Antithrombin is a protein that blocks the formation of abnormal blood clots. This drug mainly prevents the activation of factor Xa, eventually preventing clot formation. It is commonly used for the prevention and treatment of conditions associated with increased risk of blood clots.

Enoxa-K 60mg Injection will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It is usually administered as an intravenous injection into a vein. Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious side effects of Enoxa-K 60mg Injection are: 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 side effects of Enoxa-K 60mg Injection are: Bleeding Bruising more easily Low blood cell counts Headache Itchy red skin Edema Pain at the injection site Pink patches on the skin

Enoxa-K 60mg 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. Apply a cool compress at the injection site to reduce pain and irritation. Enoxa-K 60mg Injection should not be stopped suddenly without first talking to your doctor because doing so may raise your risk of blood clots. Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) may increase the risk of bleeding when combined with Enoxa-K 60mg Injection, so it is not recommended to take them without first talking to your doctor. Keep away from activities that put you at higher risk of bleeding or getting hurt, like contact sports and activities. Foods high in Vitamin K may have an impact on blood clotting and may interfere with the way anticoagulant drugs like Enoxa-K 60mg Injection. It is recommended to eat leafy green vegetables, asparagus, Brussels sprouts and soybean oil in moderation. It is advised to monitor your platelet count regularly.