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Enoxaparin is a blood thinner that is injected twice a day and has an excellent safety profile. It should be discontinued 24 hours prior to delivery if possible to decrease bleeding. Epidural anesthesia may not be able to be given to women on blood thinners such as enoxaparain.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Drug Class

Heparin type drug

Brands

Lovenox

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Diarrhea
Fever
Blood or red colored urine
Blood in urine

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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