Heparin

Synonyms Active ingredient: enoxaparin, enoxaparin sodium, synonyms in the broader sense: low molecular weight heparin, Lovenox® English: enoxaparin sodium, low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) Definition Clexane® belongs to the group of medicinal anticoagulants. These anticoagulants are divided into: Clexane® belongs to the group of low-molecular-weight heparins, which comprises various substances that differ from unfractionated heparin … Clexane

Dosage form Clexane® is administered depending on the indication: Clexane® must not be injected into the muscles (i.m., intramuscularly). – Thrombosis prophylaxis = subcutaneous injection (into subcutaneous fatty tissue) Thrombosis therapy = subcutaneous injection Non-suspension infarction (NSTEMI) /instable angina pectoris = subcutaneous injection Elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) = first intravenous bolus administration, then subcutaneous injection … Dosage form | Clexane

Pharmacokinetics After subcutaneous injection of Clexane®, it enters the bloodstream where it reaches its average maximum activity level after three to five hours. Clexane® is broken down both in the liver (hepatic elimination) and in the kidney (renal elimination), with the majority being taken over by the liver. The plasma half-life – the time after … Pharmacokinetics | Clexane

Clexane during pregnancy Pregnancy is an exceptional situation for the maternal body. Both positive and negative effects of pregnancy are possible. A thrombophilic tendency during pregnancy can be considered a negative effect. This means that blood clots are more likely to form. In the case of other risk factors and existing underlying diseases a therapy … Clexane during pregnancy | Clexane