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Enoxaparin sodium is a low molecular weight heparin marketed under the trade names Lovenox, Xaparin and Clexane, among others. It is an anticoagulant used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or to treat acute deep vein thrombosis with or without pulmonary embolism (PE). It is given as an injection just under the skin or intravenously.〔 Its use is evolving in acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Enoxaparin is manufactured by Sanofi and is derived from the intestinal mucosa of pigs.〔 Generic versions are available from Amphastar Pharmaceuticals and Sandoz. ==Medical uses== * Treatment of unstable angina (UA) and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction (NQMI), administered concurrently with aspirin * DVT prophylaxis in knee replacement surgery * DVT prophylaxis in hip replacement surgery * DVT prophylaxis in abdominal surgery * Treatment of DVT with or without pulmonary embolism * Treatment of DVT inpatient, with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Enoxaparin sodium」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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