Compare Lovenox vs Arixtra

Compare Lovenox

vs Arixtra

Compare Lovenox to Arixtra. To make a decision about Lovenox vs Arixtra, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Lovenox or Arixtra

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Uses of Lovenox

Lovenox is also known by the generic name Enoxaparin

USES:
Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps keep your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Enoxaparin is sometimes commonly referred to as a "blood thinner," but its more correct term is "anticoagulant." It is a type of heparin.

Conditions which increase your risk of developing blood clots include certain types of surgeries (e.g., knee or hip replacement), long periods of being immobile, certain types of heart attack, and a specific type of chest pain called unstable angina. For some medical conditions, enoxaparin may be used in combination with other "blood thinners."

Uses of Arixtra

Arixtra is also known by the generic name Fondaparinux

USES:
Fondaparinux is used to treat serious blood clots in the legs and/or lungs. It is usually used with another "blood thinner" medication (warfarin). If untreated, blood clots can travel to the lungs, heart, or brain, causing serious (possibly fatal) breathing problems, heart attack, or stroke. This drug may also be used to prevent blood clots after certain surgeries with an increased risk of blood clots (e.g., hip fracture, abdominal, knee/hip replacement).

Fondaparinux is known as a "blood thinner" (anticoagulant). It is a drug similar to heparin that works by blocking certain natural substances in the blood that cause clotting.

Lovenox and Arixtra Have 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lovenox and Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lovenox and Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Collection of Clotted Blood in an Organ, Space or Tissue - Hematoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lovenox and Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lovenox and Arixtra.

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Lovenox Has 24 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Arixtra

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Increase in the Number of Platelets in the Blood - Thrombocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Red Blood in Bowel Movement - Bloody Stools is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Spinal Epidural Hematoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Blood Vessels in the Skin - Cutaneous Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Dead Skin - Dermal Necrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

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Arixtra Has 9 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lovenox

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage Within the Skull - Intracranial Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding Following an Operation - Postsurgical Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Severely Decreased Platelets - Severe Thrombocytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Skin with Blisters - Bullous Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage in the Brain - Cerebrovascular Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Arixtra.

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Lovenox and Arixtra Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Lovenox Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Arixtra

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Arixtra Has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Arixtra

Anemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra but not Lovenox.

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra but not Lovenox.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra but not Lovenox.

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra but not Lovenox.

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra but not Lovenox.

Fever is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra but not Lovenox.

Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra but not Lovenox.

Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra but not Lovenox.

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arixtra but not Lovenox.

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Lovenox and Arixtra Treat 13 Conditions in Common

Blood Clot in a Deep Vein - Deep Venous Thrombosis is treated by both Lovenox and Arixtra.

Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is treated by both Lovenox and Arixtra.

Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention in Knee Replacement - Knee Replacement Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention is treated by both Lovenox and Arixtra.

Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention in Hip Surgery - Hip Surgery Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention is treated by both Lovenox and Arixtra.

Acute Syndrome of the Heart - Acute Coronary Syndrome is treated by both Lovenox and Arixtra.

Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention is treated by both Lovenox and Arixtra.

Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention in Abdominal Surgery - Abdominal Surgery Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention is treated by both Lovenox and Arixtra.

Acute Blood Clot in a Blood Vessel Supplying the Lungs - Acute Pulmonary Thromboembolism is treated by both Lovenox and Arixtra.

Lovenox has 24 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lovenox.

Lovenox Subcutaneous Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia - Immune Reaction Causing Low Platelet Count is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Significant Bleeding - Major Bleeding is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Relative Contraindications

Bacterial Endocarditis - Bacterial Infection of Heart Valve is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Childbirth - Gave Birth To Child Recently is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Diabetic Retinopathy - Retinal Changes of Eye in a Patient with Diabetes is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia - Decreased Platelets due to the Medication Heparin is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Increased Risk of Bleeding is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Invasive Procedure on Brain - Brain Operation is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Invasive Procedure on Spine - Operation on the Spine is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Open Procedure on Central Nervous System - Operation on the Nervous System is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Placement of Epidural Catheter - Epidural is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Platelet Aggregation Inhibition - Decrease in the Ability of Platelet Cells to Clot is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Prosthetic Replacement of Heart Valve - Artificial Heart Valve Surgery is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Spinal Anesthesia - Local Anesthesia Injected into Spine is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Spinal Puncture - Spinal Tap is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Surgical Procedure on Eye Proper - Eye Surgery is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Contraindication Warnings

Hemorrhage is a contraindication of Lovenox.

Arixtra has 20 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Arixtra.

Arixtra Subcutaneous Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia - Immune Reaction Causing Low Platelet Count is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Bacterial Endocarditis - Bacterial Infection of Heart Valve is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Significant Bleeding - Major Bleeding is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Relative Contraindications

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Diabetic Retinopathy - Retinal Changes of Eye in a Patient with Diabetes is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Invasive Procedure on Brain - Brain Operation is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Invasive Procedure on Spine - Operation on the Spine is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Placement of Epidural Catheter - Epidural is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Platelet Aggregation Inhibition - Decrease in the Ability of Platelet Cells to Clot is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Spinal Anesthesia - Local Anesthesia Injected into Spine is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Spinal Puncture - Spinal Tap is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Surgical Procedure on Eye Proper - Eye Surgery is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Contraindication Warnings

Anemia is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia - Decreased Platelets due to the Medication Heparin is a contraindication of Arixtra.

Lovenox - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive bleeding and bruising.

Arixtra - Symptoms of overdose may include
uncontrolled bleeding.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.