Heparin SC
Enoxaparin (Clexane)
Ingredients & Drug Type
Heparin SC is listed as Cardiovascular containing Enoxaparin. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Enoxaparin
- Therapeutic class
- Cardiovascular
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Strength
- 40mg/0.4ml syringe
Dosing
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً (وقائي)
- Route
- injection
- Common catalog dose: 40mg.
- Frequency: مرة يومياً (وقائي).
- Route: injection.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Heparin SC is listed as Cardiovascular containing Enoxaparin. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Clexane (enoxaparin) — the iconic belly-injection LMWH: predictable weight-based anticoagulation without INR monitoring, rapid on/off, and THE anticoagulant of pregnancy (no placental crossing). Injection ritual prevents the famous bruises (keep the air bubble, pinch a lateral fold, no rubbing after, rotate sides); renal impairment demands adjustment; platelet counts guard against HIT; strict timing around spinal anesthesia.
Uses / Indications
- Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism
- DVT
- PE
- acute coronary syndromes
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- Bleeding
- thrombocytopenia
- hypersensitivity
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- نزف نشط كبير
- سوابق HIT
- وقرب التخدير الشوكي/فوق الجافية بجرعات علاجية (توقيتات صارمة — جلطة نخاع كارثية)
- **والقصور الكلوي المتقدم يفرض تعديلاً أو مراقبة anti-Xa** (يتراكم كلوياً). قرحة نشطة وضغط منفلت شديد بحذر.
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- طقس الحقنة يصنع راحتك: لا تطرد فقاعة الهواء الجاهزة (تدفع الدواء كاملاً وتسدّ الإبرة خلفه)
- اقرص ثنية بطن جانبية (5 سم عن السرة)
- اغرز عمودياً
- احقن ببطء
- **ولا تفرك الموضع بعدها أبداً** (الفرك = كدمة مضمونة) — وبدّل الجهة كل حقنة. لا تفوّت جرعة ولا تضاعف منسية. أخبر أي طبيب أسنان أو جرّاح بها. نزف لا يتوقف
- براز أسود
- صداع انفجاري = طوارئ. تابع عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- مضادات الالتهاب والأسبرين والمميعات الأخرى: نزف متراكب (قرارات طبية مدروسة فقط). موفرات البوتاسيوم: تراكب ارتفاعه. لا فحص INR له (عبثاً يُطلب) — anti-Xa عند الحاجة فقط.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store exactly as written on the package or dispensing label; some injections require refrigeration or protection from light.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Heparin SC?
Heparin SC contains Enoxaparin (Clexane) and is categorized as Cardiovascular. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Heparin SC?
Catalog dosing information includes: 40mg. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Heparin SC?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Heparin SC be stored?
Store exactly as written on the package or dispensing label; some injections require refrigeration or protection from light.