Clexane 2000 ingredients

Clexane 2000 injections contain sodium enoxaparin, which belongs to low molecular weight heparin, and it helps prevent clot formation.

Clexane indication

Clexane 2000 injection is used in:

• Treatment of blood clots.

• Preventing blood clots before and after surgeries, as well as in case of short-term illness will prevent you from moving for some time, and in case of suffering before from blood clots due to cancer to prevent future thrombosis.

• Prevention of blood clots after heart attack or in case of angina.

• Prevent the formation of clots in the tubes of the dialysis machine.

Dosage and method of use

• Clexane is used by subcutaneous injections by a doctor or nurse.

• Clexane can be injected into the vein after some cases of heart attack or surgical procedures.

• Clexane can be added to the arterial line at the beginning of the dialysis session.

• Clexane is not injected into a muscle.

• The appropriate dose shall be determined by the doctor.

Method of using Clexane injection in the abdomen

• Choose an abdominal area on the right or left side, 5 cm away from the belly button.

• Injections should not be within 5 centimeters or less from the navel, and the drug should not be injected into bruising or scar positions.

• It is recommended to swap between the right and left side of the injection, depending on which side you last injected.

• Wash hands thoroughly before injection.

• Clean the area where you will inject Clexane with alcohol or soap and water.

• Sit or lie in a comfortable position while making sure you can see where the injection site is.

• Holding the syringe with one hand and the other pinch the area that cleared it in preparation for injection between the index finger and the thumb to make a fold in the skin, making sure that the crease remains during the injection.

• Hold the syringe so that the needle is pointed down (vertically at a 90-degree angle), and the entire length of the needle must be inserted into the skin fold.

• Pull the syringe after finishing the injection and let the skin return to its normal condition.

• The injection area should not be rubbed after completion so as not to form bruises.

Clexane side effects

Clexane 2000 side effects include:

• bleeding.

• Pain or bruising in the injection site.

• Easy bruising.

• High levels of liver enzymes.

• Rash.

• Lack of red blood cells.

• headache.

Clexane contraindications

Clexane is not used in case of:

• allergy to the drug.

• Previously, heparin reactions led to a dramatic decline in the number of blood platelets in the last 100 days.

• The presence of antibodies to enoxaparin in the blood.

• Severe bleeding or high risk of bleeding, such as active stomach ulcers, recent suffering from a hemorrhagic stroke, or recent eye or brain surgery.

• Clexane is not used in the event of a lumbar puncture or surgery with epidural or spinal anesthesia within 24 hours.

Clexane precautions

Clexane is not used interchangeably with any other heparin class low molecular weight drug, and the doctor should be consulted before using the drug, especially in the case of:

• Platelet deficiencies caused by heparin have already been experienced.

• Installation of a heart valve.

• Inflammation of the lining of the heart (endocarditis).

• Stomach ulcers

• Suffering from a recent stroke.

• High blood pressure.

• Diabetes or eye problems caused by diabetes.

• Have a recent procedure on the eye or brain.

• Kidney problems.

• liver problems.

• Weight gain or decrease.

• Increase potassium levels in the blood.

• Spinal problems or operating with it.

Clexane and pregnancy

The doctor should be consulted before using Clexane injections during pregnancy.

Clexane and lactation

The doctor should be consulted before using Clexane injections during the lactation period.

Clexane interactions

The doctor should be informed of the medications you are taking, especially:

• Warfarin.

• Aspirin.

• Blood thinners or anticoagulants.

• Dextran injections.

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, such as ibuprofen, or diclofenac.

• corticosteroids, such as prednisolone, or dexamethasone.

• Drugs that increase blood potassium levels, such as diuretics, and some heart medications.

Preservation and storage of the drug

• Keep out of children's reach.

• Keep at a temperature of less than 25 ° C.

• The drug is not used after expiry.