If you become pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, let your health care provider know right away. Enoxaparin is usually safe in pregnancy, but your doctor may want to do additional monitoring if you plan to or become pregnant. Can I do sports or physical activities? If you take enoxaparin, you can do physical activities that have a low risk for getting hurt. Certain contact sports or activities where you can get hurt may increase risk for bleeding. Can I travel while taking enoxaparin?
Yes, you can travel. If you are going to be gone a long time, it is very important you tell your health care provider of your travel plans. Try to take your enoxaparin at the same time as you normally do. Make sure that you have enough enoxaparin with you. If on a long car or plane trip, try to move around every 2 to 3 hours to decrease the risk of getting blood clots.
How should I store enoxaparin? Last reviewed:. August Interested in using our health content? Reduce the chance of blood clots when another blood thinner is stopped for a short time. For example, if you take warfarin and need surgery, your doctor may ask you to stop taking warfarin for a short time before the surgery. If you have a high risk of blood clots during this time, you may take enoxaparin before the surgery.
After the surgery, your doctor will tell you when it is safe to start taking warfarin again. This is called bridge therapy. How can you care for yourself at home? How to inject enoxaparin You will get a prescription for prefilled syringes. Wash and dry your hands. Sit or lie in a position that lets you see your belly. Clean the injection site with an alcohol pad or swab, and let it dry. Choose a site on the right or left side of your belly, at least 5 centimetres from your belly button.
Change the site each time you inject the medicine. Remove the needle cap by pulling it straight off. Don't twist it. Hold the syringe like a pencil in one hand. With the other hand, pinch an area of the injection site skin.
You should have a "fold" in the skin. Insert the entire needle straight down into the fold of skin. Don't insert the needle at an angle. Press the plunger with your thumb until the syringe is empty.
Pull the needle straight out and let go of the skin. Point the needle away from you and press down on the plunger. The needle will be covered. Take precautions Don't rub the injection site. This could cause bruising. Don't push air bubbles out of the syringe unless your doctor tells you to. Each syringe comes with air bubbles. Hold the syringe at a degree angle to your skin so the needle is pointing straight at the injection site.
Quickly push the needle all the way into the pinched-up fold of skin. Then push the plunger all the way in, so that the medicine empties out of the syringe. As you're giving the shot, keep holding the fold of skin so that you don't inject the medicine into muscle. Pull the needle straight out and let go of the skin. Point the needle away from you.
Follow the manufacturer instructions for safely disposing of the needle and syringe. Don't use the same needle more than one time. Throw away the needle and the syringe in a safe place, such as a special container for needles.
If you bleed a little, apply pressure over the shot area with your finger, a cotton ball, or a piece of gauze. To help avoid bruising, do not rub the area. Slightly change the spot where you give the shot each time you do it. Being safe Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. Don't stop taking your medicine without talking to your doctor. If you miss a dose, call your doctor. Your doctor can tell you exactly what to do so you do not take too much or too little blood thinner.
Then you will be as safe as possible. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you use any other medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Make sure your doctor knows all of the medicines, vitamins, herbal products, and supplements you take. Taking some medicines together can cause problems. Try to avoid injuries to help prevent bleeding.
For example, be careful when you are exercising. Store your medicine at room temperature. Don't put it in the refrigerator or freezer. When should you call for help? For example, call if: You passed out lost consciousness. You have signs of severe bleeding, such as: A severe headache that is different from past headaches. Vomiting blood or what looks like coffee grounds. Passing maroon or very bloody stools.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: You have unexpected bleeding, including: Blood in stools or black stools that look like tar. Blood in your urine. Bruises or blood spots under the skin.
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