Clexane Syringe 20 mg

About Clexane Syringe 20 mg

Clexane Syringe 20 mg Uses

• Prevention of deep vein thrombosis after surgery
• Prevention of blood clots in patients on bed rest with acute illness
• Treatment of existing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
• Used with other medicines in unstable angina and certain heart attacks

Clexane Syringe 20 mg Benefits

• Prefilled syringe allows precise, ready-to-use dosing
• More predictable effect than older heparin injections
• Lower bleeding risk than unfractionated heparin for many patients
• Does not usually require routine clotting blood tests

What Experts Say

Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin that inhibits factor Xa and, to a lesser extent, thrombin, slowing new clot formation without fully blocking normal clotting.

Dosing is usually based on body weight and the reason for treatment. Physicians recommend rotating the injection site on the abdomen to reduce bruising, and patients with reduced kidney function often need a lower dose.

Doctors across Pakistan commonly prescribe enoxaparin for hospitalized patients at risk of clotting, including those recovering from major surgery, with periodic platelet count checks during extended use. Patients going home on enoxaparin after hospital discharge are taught to self inject safely, and pharmacists often demonstrate the technique before the first dose leaves the clinic. Patients are also reminded that missing a scheduled dose without informing their doctor can leave a dangerous gap in clot prevention during a high risk recovery period.

Drug Class

• Low molecular weight heparin (anticoagulant)

Clexane Syringe 20 mg formula

• Enoxaparin Sodium

Available forms

• Syringe

How to use Clexane Syringe 20 mg?

• Inject into the fatty layer of the abdomen, not into a muscle
• Rotate the injection site between the left and right sides of the abdomen
• Do not expel the air bubble from a prefilled syringe before injecting
• Use exactly as prescribed and never adjust the dose on your own

Drug Interactions

• Aspirin and NSAIDs: Increase the risk of bleeding when combined with enoxaparin
• Warfarin and Other Anticoagulants: Combined use significantly raises bleeding risk
• Clopidogrel and Antiplatelet Drugs: May further increase the tendency to bleed

Risks and warnings

• Bleeding Risk: Increases the risk of bleeding, report unusual bruising or bleeding right away
• Spinal Procedures: Rare but serious risk of spinal blood clots with epidural or spinal anesthesia
• Kidney Impairment: Dose adjustment is needed in patients with reduced kidney function
• Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed and under close medical supervision

Clexane Syringe 20 mg Side Effects

• Bruising or pain at the injection site
• Mild bleeding from the gums or nose
• Low platelet count with prolonged use
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Rare allergic skin reactions

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C, protected from light
• Do not freeze the prefilled syringe
• Keep in the original packaging until the time of injection
• Keep out of reach of children