Can Clexane be given intramuscularly?

Clexane Syringes should not be administered by the intramuscular route. For the prophylaxis of venous thrombo-embolic disease following surgery, treatment of DVT and PE, treatment of unstable angina and NSTEMI, enoxaparin sodium should be administered by SC injection.

What happens if enoxaparin is injected into muscle?

Lovenox should never be injected into muscle. This could cause bleeding into the muscle. By gently pinching the skin between your fingers all through the injection, the medicine only enters the fatty tissue of your stomach and not muscle.

Can enoxaparin give intramuscular?

Administration. Do not administer Lovenox by intramuscular injection.

How long can you stay on Clexane?

The recommended dose of Clexane is 1 mg/kg (100 IU anti-Xa activity/kg) every 12 hours by subcutaneous injection, administered concurrently with oral aspirin. Treatment with Clexane in these patients should be prescribed for a minimum of 2 days and a maximum of 8 days.

Can I inject Clexane into my thigh?

Direct subcutaneous injection should be given into a subcutaneous tissue skinfold of the abdomen or the upper-outer aspect of the thigh. The skinfold should be held throughout the injection. After removal of the needle, do not rub the site.

How do you inject blood thinners in your stomach?

How do you inject blood thinners?

Gather your prefilled syringe and an alcohol wipe or a cotton ball dipped in alcohol.
Wash your hands with soap and running water.
Choose a spot on your stomach for the shot.
Use alcohol to clean the skin before you give the shot.
Remove the cap from the needle.

What is the major side effect of enoxaparin?

Mild irritation, pain, bruising, redness, and swelling at the injection site may occur. Fatigue or fever may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

What blood thinner is injected in stomach?

Enoxaparin is usually injected in the stomach area. You must use a different area of the stomach each time you give the shot. If you have questions about where to give the shot, ask your healthcare provider. Each syringe has enough drug in it for one shot.

Can a clexane syringe be administered intramuscularly?

Do you have to tell your doctor you are taking clexane?

Tell your doctor you are using Clexane if you will be having a spinal or epidural injection for anaesthesia. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor. Do not mix Clexane with other injections or fluids. Do not inject Clexane into a muscle. Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.

What are the side effects of clexane injections?

Less serious side effects include pain, bruising, bleeding, swelling, itch, or rash at the injection site. Serious side effects include allergic reactions, signs of abnormal bleeding such as prolonged bleeding or bruising easily, nausea, gut pain, or numbness.

How often should you take clexane for blood clots?

For the prevention of blood clots, the following are the usual doses, which are administered by injection under the skin once a day: the usual dose is 1mg/kg body weight twice a day or 1.5mg/kg body weight once a day injected under the skin.