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May 27, 2012

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Pulmonary Embolism (Blood Clot in the Lung) »

What is a pulmonary embolism?

The lungs are a pair of organs in the chest that are primarily responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air we breathe and blood. The lung is composed of clusters of small air sacs (alveoli) divided by thin, elastic walls (membranes). Capillaries, the tiniest of blood vessels, run within these membranes between the alveoli and allow blood and air to come near each other. The distance between the air in the lungs and the blood in the capillaries is very small, and allows molecules of oxygen and carbon dioxide to transfer across the membranes.

The exchange of the air between the lungs and blood are through the arterial and venous system. Arteries and veins both carry and move blood throughout the body, but the process for each is very different.

Arteries carry blood from the heart to the body.
Veins return blood from the body to the heart.
The heart i...

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Lovenox Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Lovenox Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium) Structural Formula Illustration

Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Lovenox® is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE):

in patients undergoing abdominal surgery who are at risk for thromboembolic complications [see Clinical Studies].
in patients undergoing hip replacement surgery, during and following hospitalization.
in patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.
in medical patients who are at risk for thromboembolic complications due to severely restricted mobility during acu...

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What is Lovenox Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Lovenox Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregivers or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

bleeding that won't stop;
pale skin, easy bruising, unusual weakness;
swelling, bruising, or bleeding where an incision was made during a surgery or other medical procedure;
sudden numbness or weakness, headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
p...

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