Enoxaparin sodium

Enoxaparin Sodium

Enoxaparin sodium (pronunciation: /ɛnɒksəˈpærɪn/), also known as Lovenox, is a type of anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. It is a form of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH).

Etymology

The term "Enoxaparin" is derived from the Greek words "en" (meaning in), "oxys" (meaning sharp), and "parin" (a reference to heparin), indicating its function as a sharp, in-body anticoagulant.

Usage

Enoxaparin sodium is used to prevent blood clots in the leg veins in patients who are on bed rest or who are having hip replacement, knee replacement, or stomach surgery. It is used in combination with aspirin to prevent complications from angina (chest pain) and heart attacks.

Mechanism of Action

Enoxaparin sodium works by blocking the activity of clotting factors in the blood, thereby preventing the formation of blood clots. It does this by enhancing the activity of antithrombin, a protein in the blood that inhibits clotting factors.

Side Effects

Common side effects of enoxaparin sodium include bleeding, anemia, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), and osteoporosis (bone loss) with long-term use.

Related Terms

• Anticoagulant
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Pulmonary embolism
• Low molecular weight heparin
• Blood clot
• Hip replacement
• Knee replacement
• Angina
• Heart attack
• Clotting factors
• Antithrombin
• Anemia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Osteoporosis

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Enoxaparin sodium
• Wikipedia's article - Enoxaparin sodium

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