Question 1

is levaquin (levofloxacin) related to lovenox?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: Levaquin (levofloxacin) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.  Lovenox is a form of heparin, which is an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.  They are not related.

Question 2

is it ok to give toradol with lovenox (enoxaparin)?

Accepted Answer

Ideally no: Ideally try to avoid non steroidal anti inflammatory medications like toradol on patients using anticoagulation. It can increase the risk of bleeding.

Question 3

does lovenox (enoxaparin) always lead to weight gain?

Accepted Answer

NO: No i could find no weight gain in area i checked.

Question 4

what is the treatment for lovenox (enoxaparin) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Lovenox (enoxaparin) overdose: Lovenox (enoxaparin) overdoses can be treated by holding the medication, giving an antidote called protamine, transfusing blood products as needed, and using agents to promote blood clotting (anti-fibrinolytic agents, recombinant factor fvii, etc.).

Question 5

do you have to take lovenox (enoxaparin) before warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lovenox (enoxaparin) keeps you anticoagulated while waiting for your warfarin to reach a therapeutic level. If you don't take this as a bridge, you may form a bigger clot.

Question 6

what is the difference between warfarin and lovenox (enoxaparin)?

Accepted Answer

Many: Warfarin is a vitamin k antagonist and is given in pill form and is much cheaper, requires constant checking levels in the blood ( pt-inr). Lovenox (enoxaparin) is a low molecular sintetic heparin, injectable once or twice a day subcutaneously, much more expensive buy does not requiere to check the levels in the blood tests. Warfarin has to be stopped 3 to 5 days before surgery, Lovenox (enoxaparin) only 36 hrs.

Question 7

long term side effects of lovenox (enoxaparin) for clotting problems?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding, bruising: The most common side effects of blood thinners like Lovenox (enoxaparin), an injectible, low molecular weight heparin, is bleeding. This can be minor bleeding, like a cut from shaving that takes longer to stop, or more severe bleeding, like bleeding in the colon or brain.

Local site reactions from the actual shots are not uncommon, either.

Question 8

can you tell me if lovenox (enoxaparin) will help a pregnancy stay strong?

Accepted Answer

Clotting : Lovenox (enoxaparin) is used in pregnancy to reduce the risk of clotting.  If there is a blood disorder that is causing clotting, it can lead to a clot and affect the pregnancy.  Lovenox (enoxaparin) or Enoxaparin is used to try and prevent clotting and allow a normal pregnancy.  Hope this helps.  Usually used in patients with a hereditary defect that leads to clots.

Question 9

can an overdose of  lovenox (enoxaparin) kill a person by bleeding to death?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding can kill: Lovenox (enoxaparin) is a blood thinner and when dosed appropriately (based on weight) is very safe and effective for its intended purposes. But anytime you take a blood thinner, there is a risk of bleeding. But the medicine is prescribed based on the idea that its benefit outweighs its risk.

Question 10

discharged yesterday inr was 1.9, should she take lovenox (enoxaparin) today?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's not clear as to why the patient is taking Coumadin (warfarin). The therapeutic range of Coumadin (warfarin) starts at an INR of 2.0 as in atrial fibrillation patients. She is not therapeutic yet, so she should continue with the lovenox. If Coumadin (warfarin) was prescribed following valve surgery, her target INR is usually 2.5 and therefore should take lovenox until INR is at that level. Talk to INR clinic.

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What is the treatment for lovenox (enoxaparin) overdose?

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Do you have to take lovenox (enoxaparin) before warfarin?

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What is the difference between warfarin and lovenox (enoxaparin)?

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Long term side effects of lovenox (enoxaparin) for clotting problems?

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Can you tell me if lovenox (enoxaparin) will help a pregnancy stay strong?

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Discharged yesterday inr was 1.9, should she take lovenox (enoxaparin) today?

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