What is Clexane injection used for?
Clexane belongs to a group of drugs called anticoagulants. Clexane stops unwanted blood clots from forming and can stop any blood clots that have already formed from growing bigger. Clexane does NOT break down blood clots that have already formed.
How do you shoot 0.4 Clexane?
About Clexane 40mg Injection 0.4 ml It is available in the form of injection and is injected beneath the skin by a doctor or nurse. It is not injected into the muscle. Clexane 40mg Injection 0.4 ml stops the already formed clots from growing larger in size and restricts the formation of any new clots.
How many Clexane injections are given?
The usual dose is 75 IU (0.75 mg) for every kilogram of your bodyweight, every 12 hours. The maximum amount of Clexane Syringes given for the first two injections is 7,500 IU (75 mg). Your doctor will decide how long you should receive Clexane Syringes.
When should Clexane be given?
Clexane is often prescribed after operations (surgeries) such as hip or knee surgery, or abdominal surgery, when your risk of getting blood clots is increased. Clexane is also used if a blood clot has already formed in your heart (heart attack), leg (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism).
What is the side effect of Clexane?
Serious side effects include allergic reactions, signs of abnormal bleeding such as prolonged bleeding or bruising easily, nausea, gut pain, or numbness. pharmacist if you would like further information or if you have any concerns or questions about using Clexane. 1.
How quickly does Clexane work?
Response and effectiveness. The average time to peak effects on various clotting factors is: anti-Xa (3 hours), anti-IIa (4 hours), Heptest (2.5 hours). Activity against anti-Xa persists for about 12 hours following a once-daily dose of enoxaparin 40mg.
How do you use Clexane prefilled syringe?
Insert the needle into the skin fold at a 90° angle, and press the plunger until all of the medicine is injected. Do not let go of the skin fold while you are injecting. Remove the needle by pulling it straight out, keeping your finger on the plunger.
Can I inject Clexane in arm?
Enoxaparin helps prevent unwanted blood clots or existing clots from getting bigger. It is given for as long as your child needs it. Enoxaparin can be injected into the thigh or upper arm (for infants older than four to six months). You will be given a prescription for the right size of syringes.
Can Clexane make you sick?
Are there any side effects? Less serious side effects include pain, bruising, bleeding, swelling, itch, or rash at the injection site. Serious side effects include allergic reactions, signs of abnormal bleeding such as prolonged bleeding or bruising easily, nausea, gut pain, or numbness.
Where should Clexane be injected?
Clexane should be injected just under the skin. Remember: Do not inject yourself within 5 centimetres of your belly button or around existing scars or bruises. Change the place where you inject between the left and right sides of your stomach; depending on the area you were last injected.
Where is Clexane injection given?
Clexane is usually given by an injection under the skin or into the tubing of the dialysis machine. The recommended site for injection is the stomach area. A different injection site should be used for each injection.
What are the side effects of Clexane injections?
Side effects of Clexane
- Pain, bruising or irritation at the injection site after Clexane has been given;
- Hard inflamed nodules at the injection site;
- Itchy red rash at the injection site;
- Bleeding at the injection site;
- Itchy skin.