lupenox

Lupenox 40mg Prefilled Syringe 0.4ml is a medication used as an anticoagulant (an agent that stops the blood coagulation) that is used to prevent blood clots, especially in the legs of the patients who are on bedrest. It limits the formation of new blood clots and stops the growth of existing ones.

Fact about blood clots:

According to a recent study, every 1 in 20 people experiences Deep Vein Thrombosis -DVT (a blood clot formed in a deep vein) in their lifetime.

How Lupenox 40mg Prefilled Syringe 0.4ml works?

Lupenox 40mg Prefilled Syringe 0.4ml contains Enoxaparin that functions by binding and supporting antithrombin (a natural anticoagulant present in the body), leading to the deactivation of clotting factors in the blood clotting process. This prevents excessive clot formation and reduces the risk of blood clots.

How to take Lupenox 40mg Prefilled Syringe 0.4ml?

• Do not self-administer this injection. 
• This should be administered only by a doctor or a nurse.

What are the side effects of Lupenox 40mg Prefilled Syringe 0.4ml?

• bleeding
• headache
• low blood platelets
• increased liver enzymes
• anemia
• fever
• injection site pain, swelling, redness
• breathing problems
• diarrhea

What are the special precautions for Lupenox 40mg Prefilled Syringe 0.4ml?

• Caution is advised when using this drug in patients at an increased risk of bleeding, such as those with severe hypertension, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, or a history of stroke.
• Contact your doctor if you are experiencing severe pain in the head and stomach, as this can be a sign of internal bleeding.
• Inform your doctor of all the other medicines you are taking and about the history of all the medical conditions you have had.