what is lovenox
What is Lovenox? Lovenox (enoxaparin) is an anticoagulant that helps prevent the formation of blood clots. Lovenox is used to treat or prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness. Lovenox is also used to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attack.
1 Explain to patients that the risk for venous thromboembolic events after an ischemic stroke is high, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. 2  This study suggests that Lovenox (enoxaparin) is superior to unfractionated heparin at preventing venous thromboembolism in acute ischemic stroke patients.