Drug On Elaxim
Drug On Elaxim
Drug On Elaxim
DRUG PRESENTATION ON
ELAXIM
SUBMITTION DATE:-
INTRODUCTION-
Enoxaparin is a medication classified as a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). It works by
inhibiting the activity of certain clotting factors in the blood, thereby preventing the formation of
blood clots. This makes it useful for various medical conditions where blood clotting needs to be
prevented or treated, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and certain
types of heart conditions, including heart attacks.
GENERIC NAME :eta inj, enoxaparin, Tenecteplase
BRAND NAMES: elaxim inj ,
DRUG CLASSES : anticoagulants
MOLECULAR WEIGHT : 4500 deltones
MECHANISM OF ACTION-
Binding to Antithrombin III
Inhibition of Factor Xa
Enhancement of fibrinolysis
USES-
• Prevent blood clots in patients with acute coronary syndrome
• emergency treatment of heart attack
CONTRAINDICATION
• Trauma
• Bleeding
• Endocarditis
• Haemophilia
• Hypersensitivity
• Thrombocytopenia
PRECCUTICONS-.
Hypotension
• Proarrhythmic effects
• Insufficient cardiac filling pressure
• Severe aortic or pulmonic valvular disease
• Renal impairment
• Concurrent use of disopyramide (may cause hypotension) Pregnancy
ACDOSAGES-
IV preparation-
Dilute with ns 1-2mg/ml concentration for iv infusion.
Use within 24 hr.
Iv injection- May administer undiluted Use only for initial loading & additional bolus doses Over 2-3
min
Storage -Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
ADULT DOSE-
Usual Adult Dose