Question 1

3 miscarriages and a&c mthfr should i be on lovenox (enoxaparin) or heparin on next pregnancy

Accepted Answer

Discuss with a : Hematologist about a blood disorder possibly causing your miscarriages. Best wishes !

Question 2

for pregnancy for someone with history of uedvt...what is diff b/w heparin and lovenox (enoxaparin)? why would one also be on baby aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Heparins, etc: Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) can be given IV or sq (as prophylaxis) and was used historically and is used now especially if want to turn on/off and be able to reverse it (w/ protamine). Enoxaparin (lovenox) is a low molecular weight Heparin (lmwh) that can be given subcutaneously (sq) for prophylaxis or treatment. Aspirin is used more to prevent arterial (mi, tia, stroke) not venous clots.

Question 3

what are the risks in taking lovenox (enoxaparin) /heparin during pregnancy? what if baby aspirin is taken as well?

Accepted Answer

Heparin: Plain Heparin and Lovenox (enoxaparin) (lmw heparin) can both cause easy bruising and bleeding, even hemorrhage, decrease in normal platelet numbers, bone thinning - scary stuff - but usually are very safe. The trick is never to use them without a clear benefit to outweigh the risks, and always monitored under a specialist care.

Question 4

could you take heparin/lovenox when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation: Heparin or lovenox(low molecular weight heparin) is safe in pregnancy. Warfarin (or coumadin) is not safe at all and should be avoided during pregnancy.

Question 5

what to do about heparin vs. lovenox (enoxaparin) medication?

Accepted Answer

What is question?: "Using heparin together with enoxaparin may increase the risk of bleeding, including severe and sometimes fatal hemorrhage. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns." (http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1235-11326,978-533)

Question 6

what's the difference between lovenox (enoxaparin) and heparin?

Accepted Answer

Lovenox (enoxaparin) vs. heparin: Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) & enoxaparin (lovenox or lmwh) both prevent blood clots by indirectly inhibiting the function of 2 important clotting factors, xa and iia (thrombin). Ufh is very large , while lmwh is smaller. Dosing of UFH is IV or sq every 8-12 hrs, and lmwh sq every 12-24 hrs. Care is needed with lmwh if renal failure. Ufh is more likely to cause hit, a dangerous allergic reaction.

Question 7

what is the connection between lovenox (enoxaparin) and heparin?

Accepted Answer

Lovenox (enoxaparin): They are both forms of heparin. One is given iv, the other usually subcutaneously. Both have the same effects and risks. Lovenox (enoxaparin) is 20x more expensive.

Question 8

if i switched to heparin instead of the lovenox (enoxaparin) would there be any difference?

Accepted Answer

Use caution: If you have had spinal surgery and wish to switch ask you doctor and be very careful as some studies have shown a slight increase risk of bleeding at the surgery site with use of lovenox (enoxaparin).

Question 9

my mother who had severe complications to astraz 7days ago took lovenox 0.4-0.6 for 3-4 days, now it says that heparin is not advised for vitt, does it worsen it? 
is there something i should be vigilant for?

Accepted Answer

: lovenox and heparin are both anticoagulants, they should not be used together to prevent uncontrolled bleeding.
avoid trauma and activities that may lead to bruising and injuries .

Question 10

mom 54y had severe complications 2 weeks after 1st dose astraz, she took lovenox but it said heparin is not advised when you have antibodies.
its been days since lovenox, she seems fine with occasional twitches though, whats the current danger?

Accepted Answer

: It is a surprise that Lovenox can be used although she has Heparin induced platelet antibody (HIPA) because there is cross reaction between Lovenox and Heparin. May be the other anticoagulants (or blood thinners) are not available in your are
Although she currently has minimal symptoms she has to be on Lovenox for at least three months and no new clot detected in the meantime.

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3 miscarriages and a&c mthfr should i be on lovenox (enoxaparin) or heparin on next pregnancy

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For pregnancy for someone with history of uedvt...what is diff b/w heparin and lovenox (enoxaparin)? why would one also be on baby aspirin?

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What are the risks in taking lovenox (enoxaparin) /heparin during pregnancy? what if baby aspirin is taken as well?

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Could you take heparin/lovenox when pregnant?

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What to do about heparin vs. lovenox (enoxaparin) medication?

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What's the difference between lovenox (enoxaparin) and heparin?

A member asked:

What is the connection between lovenox (enoxaparin) and heparin?

A member asked:

If i switched to heparin instead of the lovenox (enoxaparin) would there be any difference?

A member asked:

My mother who had severe complications to astraz 7days ago took lovenox 0.4-0.6 for 3-4 days, now it says that heparin is not advised for vitt, does it worsen it? is there something i should be vigilant for?

A member asked:

Mom 54y had severe complications 2 weeks after 1st dose astraz, she took lovenox but it said heparin is not advised when you have antibodies. its been days since lovenox, she seems fine with occasional twitches though, whats the current danger?

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