Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is used for which indication?

Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is used for which indication?

• A. Short half-life with similar action to heparin.
• B. Used for arterial blood pressure.
• C. DVT, PE or risk of clot; longer effect than heparin.
• D. Oral anticoagulant.

Answer: (C)

Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin used to prevent and treat venous thromboembolism. Its advantages include a longer half-life and a more predictable anticoagulant response than unfractionated heparin, which allows subcutaneous dosing and often less routine lab monitoring. It primarily inhibits factor Xa (with some effect on thrombin), slowing clot formation. Therefore, its indication includes DVT, pulmonary embolism, or risk of clot development, and it has a longer duration of action than heparin. It is not used for arterial blood pressure control and it is not an oral anticoagulant; it is given by subcutaneous injection.

Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin used to prevent and treat venous thromboembolism. Its advantages include a longer half-life and a more predictable anticoagulant response than unfractionated heparin, which allows subcutaneous dosing and often less routine lab monitoring. It primarily inhibits factor Xa (with some effect on thrombin), slowing clot formation. Therefore, its indication includes DVT, pulmonary embolism, or risk of clot development, and it has a longer duration of action than heparin. It is not used for arterial blood pressure control and it is not an oral anticoagulant; it is given by subcutaneous injection.