Lupenox 40mg Injection

This injection is used for thinning your blood and preventing the formation of clots. It is generally used in hospitalized patients, or if you are recuperating at home after a stomach, knee or hip surgery when it is difficult for you to move around. This injection can also treat any existing blood clots.

This injection can be used as a combination therapy, meaning it has to be taken with other medicines for a complete treatment. It belongs to the drug group known as anticoagulants. This injection blocks a protein in the body that causes the clotting of the blood. In case you already have a blood clot, it will prevent it from becoming worse. In the meantime, your body breaks down the clot by itself.

• Prophylaxis For Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Prophylaxis For Angina And Myocardial Infarction

• Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis After Surgery

• Allergy

• Bleeding Disorders

• Bleeding Gums

• Increased Menstrual Flow

• Collection Of Blood Under The Skin

• Fever

• Back Pain

• Injection Site Bleeding

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this injection lasts for an average duration of 12 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this injection can be observed in 3 to 5 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This injection is recommended for pregnant women only if clearly needed. Careful monitoring of any symptoms of bleeding is necessary.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No sufficient data is available whether it is excreted in human breast milk. This injection is recommended in breastfeeding women only if clearly needed. A decision should be taken whether to discontinue the treatment or to stop breastfeeding based on the clinical condition.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Lupenox 40mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Clexane 40mg Prefilled Syringe

  Sanofi India Ltd

• Lmwx 40Mg Prefilled Syringe

  Abbott India Ltd

• Enclex 40mg Prefilled Syringe

  Cipla Ltd

• DYNALIX 40MG PREFILLED SYRINGE

  Biocon

• Flohep 40Mg Prefilled Syringe

  Fusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Womenox 40Mg Prefilled Syringe

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Markparin 40mg Injection

  Mark Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Renoxa 40mg Injection

  Unimark Remedies Ltd

• Maxiparine 40Mg Injection

  Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Stener 40Mg Injection

  Claris Lifesciences Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This injection belongs to the anticoagulants. It works by binding to the anti-thrombin III which inhibits the formation of clotting factors IIa and Xa thus prevent the blood from clotting

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Escitalopram

  The risk of bleeding is more if this injection is used with antidepressants like escitalopram and duloxetine. The elderly population or the patients with kidney or liver injury are at increased risk. Close monitoring of blood platelet count is necessary. Any symptoms of unusual bleeding should be reported to the doctor.

  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

  This injection is not recommended with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, diclofenac due to the risk of bleeding. Inform the doctor if you have any symptoms of excessive bleeding. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

  The risk of increased potassium levels is more if this injection is used with captopril, enalapril, losartan or telmisartan. Close monitoring of potassium levels is necessary. Any signs and symptoms of increased potassium levels, irregular heart rhythm should be reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Disease

  Bleeding Disorders

  This injection may increase the risk of bleeding in patients with a genetic bleeding disorder called hemophilia or any unusual bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Liver Disease

  This injection may increase the risk of bleeding in the patients with the liver injury. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Lupenox 40mg Injection?

  Ans : This injection has Enoxaparin as an active ingredient present. It performs its action by obstructing the formation of blood clots in the legs.

• Ques : What are the uses of Lupenox 40mg Injection?

  Ans : This injection is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like prophylaxis for angina, myocardial infarction, and deep vein thrombosis.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Lupenox 40mg Injection?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this injection. These include skin rashes, itching, redness, allergic reactions, irritability, fever, increased menstrual flow, bleeding gums, fast heartbeats, and dizziness.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Lupenox 40mg Injection?

  Ans : This injection should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.