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compositionComposition:ENOXAPARIN-40MG
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml
Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml

Lmwx 40 Injection is used to prevent or treat blood clots caused by medical conditions, such as unstable angina, after an operation or long periods of bed rest due to illness, after a heart attack, and the formation of blood clots in the dialysis machine tubes. It contains Enoxaparin, which prevents existing blood clots from growing larger, allowing your body to break them down and prevent them from harming you. Also, it inhibits the formation of new blood clots in your blood. It may cause side effects such as increased liver enzymes, skin rash (hives,urticaria), itchy red skin, bruising or pain at the injection site, and headache. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

ENOXAPARIN-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Lmwx 40 Injection

Lmwx 40 Injection is used to prevent or treat blood clots. A blood clot is a mass of blood that forms when platelets, proteins, and cells in the blood stick together. A blood clot can occur in any body part, leading to a heart attack, stroke, and organ damage (even coma or death).

Lmwx 40 Injection contains Enoxaparin, which works by preventing existing blood clots from growing larger, allowing your body to break them down and prevent them from harming you. On the other hand, it inhibits the formation of new blood clots in your blood.

Side effects of Lmwx 40 Injection include skin rash (hives, urticaria), itchy red skin, bruising or pain at the injection site, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, report to your doctor immediately.

Lmwx 40 Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Your doctor will decide the dose of the medicine based on the health condition.

If you are known to be allergic to Lmwx 40 Injection or any other medicines, inform your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before receiving the Lmwx 40 Injection . Also, disclose to your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions like a stomach ulcer, recent surgery of the brain or eyes or spine, recent bleeding stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, or recent onset of stroke or kidney or liver disorders. Also, let your doctor know if you are underweight or overweight or if you have high levels of potassium in your blood.

Uses of Lmwx 40 Injection

Lmwx 40 Injection is used in the treatment and prevention of blood clots. The detailed uses of Lmwx 40 Injection are as follows:

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Lmwx 40 Injection is used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis especially in hospitalized patients or those with limited mobility and also used after surgeries like hip/knee replacement or abdominal procedures.
  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Lmwx 40 Injection is used to treat PE, often in combination with oral anticoagulants like warfarin.
  • Acute Coronary Syndromes: Lmwx 40 Injection treats unstable angina & Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and reduces risk of ischemic complications.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Lmwx 40 Injection will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

Key Benefits

  • Lmwx 40 Injection contains Enoxaparin, which is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)

  • It helps to treat harmful blood clots due to medical conditions, including unstable angina, after an operation or long periods of bed rest due to illness, after a heart attack, and blood clots forming in the tubes of your dialysis machine. 

  • Lmwx 40 Injection works by stopping existing blood clots from getting any bigger; this helps your body break them down and prevents them from causing you harm. 

  • On the other hand, it stops new blood clots from forming in your blood.

How Lmwx 40 Injection Works

Lmwx 40 Injection contains Enoxaparin, which is a low molecular weight heparin that works by preventing existing blood clots from growing larger, allowing your body to break them down and prevent them from harming you. On the other hand, it inhibits the formation of new blood clots in your blood.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml
  • Managing a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) caused by medication usage requires a multi-step approach. Here are some steps to help manage the condition:
  • Inform your doctor about your low platelet count and medication usage. They will assess the situation and guide the best course of action.
  • Your doctor may recommend adjusting or stopping the medication that is causing a low platelet count. This could involve switching to alternative medication or reducing the dosage.
  • Monitor your platelet count regularly through blood tests to track any changes. This will help the doctor determine the effectiveness of the treatment plan.
  • If an underlying condition, such as infection or inflammation, contributes to the low platelet count, your doctor will treat it.
  • In some cases, alternative treatments like platelet transfusions or medications that stimulate platelet production may be necessary.
  • Avoid risky activities and certain medications; eat a balanced diet with plenty of water to reduce bleeding risk and boost overall health.
  • If you experience severe bleeding or bruising, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
  • Follow a balanced diet by including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Increase fibre intake as it aids toxin removal.
  • Avoid processed foods and sugary drinks.
  • Aim for moderate-intensity exercise for most days of the week.
  • Quit smoking, as it can worsen liver health.
  • Manage stress with meditation or yoga.
  • Monitor liver function through regular blood tests.
  • Consume more fruits, vegetables, and cruciferous foods like cabbage, kale, and broccoli.
  • Reduced alcohol intake can enhance liver enzyme function.
  • Oxidative stress can be managed by eating foods rich in antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E.
  • Liver function tests regularly can help manage increased levels of AST.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Apply pressure for 5-10 minutes to reduce bleeding.
  • Apply cold compresses or ice packs for 15-20 minutes, repeat every few hours.
  • Consult the doctor and use antihistamines if advised to minimise injection site reaction.
  • Use pain relief medication, like acetaminophen if recommended by the doctor, but avoid NSAIDs if bleeding is a concern.
  • Rotate injection sites and use proper needle size and technique if you are self-administering the medication.
  • Monitor signs such as increased pain, redness, warmth, or pus, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.

What if I have taken an overdose of Lmwx 40 Injection

The overdose of Lmwx 40 Injection is unlikely as it is administered by a doctor. However, if you suspect any adverse reactions or unusual symptoms while on treatment with Lmwx 40 Injection , please inform your doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or have other allergies.
  • Patients should inform the doctor if they are on active treatment with this Lmwx 40 Injection before any surgery is scheduled. 
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using the Lmwx 40 Injection .
  • Before using this Lmwx 40 Injection , disclose to your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions like stomach ulcer, recent surgery of the brain or eyes or spine, recent bleeding stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, or recent onset of stroke or kidney or liver disorders
  • Also, let your doctor know if you are underweight or overweight or if you have high levels of potassium in your blood.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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EnoxaparinMifepristone
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EnoxaparinDefibrotide
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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EnoxaparinMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml:
Combining Mifepristone with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml can increase the risk or severity of side effects of vaginal bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml with Mifepristone is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience prolonged, excessive bleeding, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EnoxaparinDefibrotide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml:
Combining Defibrotide with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml with Defibrotide is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, other signs of bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EnoxaparinFenoprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml:
Combining Fenoprofen with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml can increase the risk of bleeding and hemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Fenoprofen and Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml, but it can be taken if advised by a doctor. If you notice any symptoms like bruising, swelling, vomiting, headache, blood in your urine or stools, dizziness, or weakness make sure to contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EnoxaparinUrokinase
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml:
Taking Urokinase with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml can increase the risk or severity of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml and Urokinase, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any symptoms like bleeding, bruising, dizziness, black or tarry stools, weakness, vomiting, or headaches, it is important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EnoxaparinHeparin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml:
Taking Heparin with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Heparin and Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor, if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EnoxaparinKetorolac
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml:
Taking Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml and ketorolac together can increase the risk or severity of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketorolac and Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, other signs of bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EnoxaparinDiflunisal
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml:
Combining Diflunisal with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml can increase the risk of bleeding and hemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Diflunisal with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these signs like difficulty with bleeding, bleeding, bruising, swelling, throwing up, headache, feeling lightheaded, weakness, or seeing blood in your urine or stools it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EnoxaparinVorapaxar
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml:
Combining Vorapaxar with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml can increase the risk of bleeding and hemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml with Vorapaxar can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you are taking other medications that also increase the risk of bleeding, like blood thinners, the risk can be even higher. If you notice any of these symptoms like back pain, numbness, constipation, bleeding, severe headaches, or vomiting it's important to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EnoxaparinMeloxicam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml:
Co-administration of Meloxicam with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml together can increase the risk or severity of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Meloxicam and Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you notice any symptoms like bleeding, bruising, swelling, vomiting, headache, dizziness, weakness, or blood in your urine or stool, contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EnoxaparinPiroxicam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml:
Taking Piroxicam with Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml can increase the risk or severity of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Lmwx 40 Injection 0.4 ml and Piroxicam, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to contact a doctor right away: bleeding, bruising, swelling, throwing up, headache, feeling lightheaded, weakness, or seeing blood in your urine or stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A low cholesterol diet and a regular exercise regime complement treatment with Lmwx 40 Injection effectively.
  • As a precautionary measure, you are recommended not to consume alcohol, or junk food items from outside, stick to a freshly prepared home-cooked meal and rest properly for a speedy recovery.
  • And also, trying to replace most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats can reduce total cholesterol and LDL in a short time.
  • Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish, and nuts contain many heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so eating them regularly is beneficial.
  • Option for foods high in vitamin K (liver, leafy green vegetables, or vegetable oils) as Lmwx 40 Injection may lower Vitamin K in your body.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it increases the risk of gastrointestinal ulcer/bleeding.
  • Cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, noni juice, and pomegranate juice may interact with Lmwx 40 Injection and lead to unwanted side effects. Hence try to avoid these juices while taking Lmwx 40 Injection .

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTICOAGULANT/ANTITHROMBOTIC]

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Limit intake of alcohol as it may increase the risk of bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Lmwx 40 Injection is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Lmwx 40 Injection .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Lmwx 40 Injection is not recommended for use in breastfeeding unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Lmwx 40 Injection .

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

It does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a history of liver diseases or pre-existing liver conditions, please inform your doctor before taking this Lmwx 40 Injection .

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a history of kidney diseases or pre-existing kidney conditions, please inform your doctor before taking this Lmwx 40 Injection .

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Children

Unsafe

It is not recommended for treatment in children under 18 years of age as safety and efficacy have not been established.

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Heart

Lmwx 40 Injection can be used in heart patients for the prevention of blood clots. However, caution should be exercised while receiving Lmwx 40 Injection .

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Geriatrics

Caution

Geriatric patients can receive Lmwx 40 Injection if prescribed by the physician. It's important to use it under close medical supervision with tailored dosing and regular monitoring.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

401, LSC, C-Block, Mohan Place Saraswati Vihar Delhi DL 110034 In
Other Info - LMW0002

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