Enoxaparin Side Effects

Most of the patients taking Lovenox tolerate this drug well and do not experience any side effects. However, some of the patients taking Lovenox might experience few common side effects. Common side effects reported with this drug are not very serious and patients do not require medical attention to treat these side effects. Some of the common side effects that are usually reported with Lovenox are:

Fever
Anemia
Nausea
Bleeding
Pain or bleeding at the injection site
Blood in the urine

Lovenox Severe Side Effects

Few of the side effects associated with Lovenox are potentially serious. Patients experiencing any of these severe side effects must immediately report to the doctor. Serious side effects reported with Enoxaparin include:

Nosebleeds
Coughing up blood
Bleeding from cuts that do not stop easily
Severe headache
Dizziness or weakness
Unusual bruising
Blood in the urine or stool

Enoxaparin Drug Interactions

Patients are advised to discuss with doctor about every prescription, non-prescription, herbal and vital supplements taken by them. This is important because this drug is potentially known to interact with certain medications. Lovenox, if taken along with certain medications, can increase risk of bleeding or increase the risk of developing blood clots. Following drugs are known to interact with Lovenox:

Dextran
Abciximab
Anagrelide
Dalteparin
Alteplase
NASID like Naproxen, Ibuprofen, Celecoxib, Diclofenac etc
Antithrombin
Cilostazol
Tirofiban

Lovenox Warnings and Important Precautions

Patients prescribed with Lovenox must be aware of warnings and important precautions associated with the drug. This will allow patients to safely use the drug without posing any further health complications. This medication is recommended to be avoided in certain conditions and thus, patients must be aware of health conditions and diseases in which Lovenox should not be administered. Some of the warnings that should be kept in mind include:

Patients allergic to Enoxaparin, heparin, benzyl alcohol or pork product should avoid using Lovenox.
Individuals requiring anesthesia for undergoing any surgery must stop using Lovenox for a short time.
Lovenox can cause serious blood clot around brain or spinal cord in patients who undergo a spinal tap or receive spinal anesthesia, especially if they have a genetic spinal defect.
Patients having bleeding disorder, hemorrhagic stroke, and infection in the lining of heart, stomach or intestinal bleeding should avoid using Lovenox because it may increase the risk of bleeding.
Individuals should not use Lovenox if having active or uncontrolled bleeding.

Patients suffering from any of the following problems must cautiously use Lovenox:

Bleeding disorder caused by disease
Hemorrhagic stroke
Bacterial endocarditis
Ulcer
Recently had brain, eye or spine surgery