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Difference between arixtra and lovenox (enoxaparin) in pregnancy?

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Dr. Steven Eisenberg answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Heparin.: Use of fondaparinux in pregnancy should be limited to those women who have severe allergic reactions to heparin, including heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/7/2015

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