Xaparin 40mg Injection

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Composition FOR Xaparin 40mg Injection

Enoxaparin(40mg)

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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Xaparin 40mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Xaparin 40mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Xaparin 40mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Xaparin 40mg Injection is released in small amounts in the breast milk and amounts reaching the baby are also small, which would not be expected to cause any harmful effects to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Xaparin 40mg Injection

Enoxaparin(40mg)

Xaparin injection uses

{med_name} is used to prevent acute coronary syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and blood clots. It prevents the formation of blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain or heart.

How xaparin injection works

Xaparin 40mg Injection is an anticoagulant. It works by inactivating certain blood-clotting proteins. This prevents the formation of blood clots and prevents blockages in the blood vessels of the body.

Common side effects of xaparin injection

Bleeding, Headache, Low blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Fever, Injection site pain, Breathing problems, Edema (swelling), Diarrhea

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Expert advice FOR Xaparin Injection

  • You have been prescribed Enoxaparin for the treatment and prevention of blood clots.
  • Enoxaparin increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects or cutting fingernails or toenails. 
  • Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medicines that increase the bleeding risk like aspirin and NSAIDs.
  • Inform your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose or wounds that lasts more than 15 minutes or if blood appears in your urine, stool or vomit.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
  • You have been prescribed Enoxaparin for the treatment and prevention of blood clots.
  • Unlike other similar medications, regular lab tests are not required.
  • Enoxaparin increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects or cutting fingernails or toenails. 
  • Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medicines that increase the bleeding risk like aspirin and NSAIDs.
  • Inform your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose or wounds that lasts more than 15 minutes or if blood appears in your urine, stool or vomit.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions FOR Xaparin 40mg Injection

Enoxaparin

Q. How do you administer Xaparin 40mg Injection?
Xaparin 40mg Injection is a medicine which is injected beneath the skin. Fix the dose of the medicine and pinch the skin of your stomach between your finger and thumb to make a fold. After having cleaned the area, hold the syringe like a pencil and insert the full length of the needle into the skin fold. Inject the medicine and discard the syringe as instructed by your prescribing physician. Follow the instructions given by the healthcare provider strictly. Contact your doctor in case of any doubt or any reactions associated with the medicine.
Q. What are the conditions where I should be cautious before taking Xaparin 40mg Injection?
You must give a proper history to your doctor before you start taking Xaparin 40mg Injection. Inform your doctor if you have a heart valve fitted or have gastric ulcer, high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney problems. You should also let your doctor know if you ever had a reaction to heparin or had a recent stroke, brain or spinal surgery. The chances of side effects and complications increase in presence of these conditions. Consult with your doctor and follow the instructions strictly.
Q. How to store Xaparin 40mg Injection injections?
Store Xaparin 40mg Injection injections at 25°C and do not freeze them. The multiple-dose vials should not be stored for more than 28 days after the first use. Discard the injection if you notice any particulate matter or abnormal color in the solution or any damage in the syringe. Read the medicine package leaflet before using this medication and ask the pharmacist in case of any doubt.
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Q. Can Xaparin 40mg Injection be used in heart attack?
Yes, Xaparin 40mg Injection is used in the treatment of chest pain and heart attack once the standard treatment has been provided to the patient. It is given along with another blood thinner like aspirin. Being a blood-thinning agent, it prevents the blood from clotting and prevents any further episodes and complications.
Q. Is it ok to inject the air bubble in Xaparin 40mg Injection?
Yes, you should push the air bubbles into the site of injection. Removing the air bubbles leads to loss of the medicine thereby altering the prescribed dose.

Content on this page was last updated on 08 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)