Enoxaparin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Enoxaparin is a low-molecular-weight heparin. It is a prescription medicine used for blood clot prevention and treatment, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, unstable angina and heart attack. In Pakistan it is available as injections, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Enoxaparin works
Enoxaparin boosts the action of antithrombin, a natural protein in the blood. This mainly blocks clotting factor Xa, slowing the formation of new clots and stopping existing clots from growing, while the body breaks them down.
What is Enoxaparin used for?
- Blood clot prevention and treatment
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Unstable angina
- Heart attack
Enoxaparin is an injection used to prevent blood clots after surgery or during periods of reduced mobility, and to treat clots such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. It is also used in some heart attacks and unstable angina, and to prevent clotting during kidney dialysis.
Side effects of Enoxaparin
The most common side effects of Enoxaparin are at the injection site, and include:
- Bruising at the injection site
- Pain or a small lump where injected
- Bleeding more easily
- Raised liver enzymes on blood tests
Get medical help straight away if you have unusual bleeding, black stools, blood in your urine, coughing or vomiting blood, a severe headache, or numbness or weakness in the legs after a spinal or epidural injection.
Precautions and warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder, stomach ulcer, kidney disease, very high blood pressure, or have had low platelets with heparin before.
- Avoid aspirin and NSAID painkillers unless your doctor agrees, and tell them about other blood thinners you take.
- Do not rub the injection site, and rotate injection sites as shown.
- It is made from pork intestine, so let your doctor know if this matters to you for religious or personal reasons.
- It is often used in pregnancy when needed, but this should be managed by your doctor.
Frequently asked questions about Enoxaparin
What is the price of Enoxaparin in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Enoxaparin products currently in stock range from Rs 1,169 to Rs 1,847 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Clotless Ss Injection 40mg at Rs 1,169. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Enoxaparin are available in Pakistan?
Enoxaparin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Clotles (Himont Pharmaceutical Ltd), Clotless (Himont Pharmaceutical Ltd) and Noxane (Ferozsons Laboratories Limited).Do I need a prescription for Enoxaparin?
Yes. Enoxaparin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Enoxaparin be used during pregnancy?
It is often used in pregnancy when needed, but this should be managed by your doctor.
Are all Enoxaparin brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Enoxaparin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Enoxaparin brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 4 products containing Enoxaparin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
