why we can't give levonex IV ??!!

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i want to ask an question :-| so ..

this question in pharmacology :)

why we can't give levonex iv ??!!

thanks for all ..

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN

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Do you mean Lovenox?

SHHIYD

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yes , i mean lovenox ^^

mazy

932 Posts

What do you know so far about Lovenox?

SHHIYD

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trade name : clexan

[color=#ffff00]drug class : anti thrombotic

- indicated in dvt , knee replacement surgery

- contraindicated thrombocytopenia , uncontrolled bleeding

- given deep subcutaneous

- protamine sulfate as antidote

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sharpeimom

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do you mean why can't a student give lovenox?

what reading have you done about not just the drug itself but about various types of strokes and cardiac issues?

lovenox is not a drug one gives casually or without being very very well versed in because of why it is given, side effects to

watch for, how fragile your patients are...

SHHIYD

9 Posts

Oh no :(

heparin and lovenox in the same drug class but we can give heparin iv but can't give lovenox iv !!

What is the reason ??

psu_213, BSN, RN

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trade name : clexan

[color=#ffff00]drug class : anti thrombotic

- indicated in dvt , knee replacement surgery

- contraindicated thrombocytopenia , uncontrolled bleeding

- given deep subcutaneous

- protamine sulfate as antidote

not to nit pick, but the bright yellow is almost impossible to read....

also, are you in a country other than the us? in the us lovenox is the usual trade/brand name, although when i look it up i see that clexane a brand name too. the generic name is enoxaparin. (sorry, just a little clarification on this).

is this a homework question or you just wanted to know?

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 43 years experience.

Well, Lovenox can be given IV in certain specific case scenarios as a one time dose.

Acute STEMI in patients younger than 75 yr of age in conjunction with aspirin30 mg IV bolus plus 1 mg/kg subcutaneously, followed by 1 mg/kg subcutaneously once daily

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/Safety-RelatedDrugLabelingChanges/ucm121933.htm

Your restrictions are based in your facilities policies and approval by medicine and the pharmacy board.

Google is your friend........Let me google that for you

SHHIYD

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not to nit pick, but the bright yellow is almost impossible to read....

also, are you in a country other than the us? in the us lovenox is the usual trade/brand name, although when i look it up i see that clexane a brand name too. the generic name is enoxaparin. (sorry, just a little clarification on this).

is this a homework question or you just wanted to know?

i'm from palestine - gaza :)

thank you for your clarification ^_^

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i ask this question to my instructor in the internalship , but he said : i don't know ?

and i'm here to know ^_^

SHHIYD

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well, lovenox can be given iv in certain specific case scenarios

google is your friend........let me google that for you

sure , i know that we can give clexan in hemodialysis patient (just. i think that ) :-\

google some times seems stupid ^_^

SHHIYD

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:yeah:(

esme12 )

thank you brother , now i now the reason , thanks for all :heartbeat