Compare Lovenox vs Fragmin

Compare Lovenox

vs Fragmin

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

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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 Fragmin

Fragmin is also known by the generic name Dalteparin (Porcine)

USES:
Dalteparin is used to treat or prevent 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. Dalteparin is a type of heparin, and works as an anticoagulant (commonly called a "blood thinner").

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

Lovenox and Fragmin Have 7 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lovenox and Fragmin.

Critical Seriousness - Spinal Epidural Hematoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lovenox and Fragmin.

Critical Seriousness - Dead Skin - Dermal Necrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lovenox and Fragmin.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lovenox and Fragmin.

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Lovenox Has 21 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Fragmin

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Fragmin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fragmin Has 3 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lovenox

Critical Seriousness - Fever caused by Administration of a Drug - Drug Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Fragmin.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Fragmin.

Critical Seriousness - Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovenox but not Fragmin.

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

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

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Fragmin Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Fragmin

Collection of Clotted Blood in an Organ, Space or Tissue - Hematoma is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fragmin but not Lovenox. Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fragmin but not Lovenox. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Lovenox and Fragmin.

Lovenox and Fragmin Treat 18 Conditions in Common

Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in the Lung - Pulmonary Thromboembolism Prevention is treated by both Lovenox and Fragmin.

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

Prevention of Cardiac Ischemia in Unstable Angina Pectoris - Prevention of Cardiac Ischemia in Unstable Angina is treated by both Lovenox and Fragmin.

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

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

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

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

Prevention of Recurrent Vein Thrombosis in Cancer - Prevention of Recurrent Venous Thrombosis Associated with Malignancy is treated by both Lovenox and Fragmin.

Prevention of Cardiac Ischemia Following Non-Q Wave MI - Prevention of Ischemic Complications of Non-Q Wave MI is treated by both Lovenox and Fragmin.

Unpredictable Severe Constricting Chest Pain - Unstable Angina Pectoris is treated by both Lovenox and Fragmin.

Non-Q Wave Heart Attack - Non Q-Wave Myocardial Infarction is treated by both Lovenox and Fragmin.

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.

Fragmin has 24 Condition Contraindications

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

Fragmin Subcutaneous Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

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

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

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

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

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

Significant Bleeding - Major Bleeding is a contraindication of Fragmin.

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

Relative Contraindications

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

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

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

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

Hypertensive Retinopathy - Retinal Eye changes caused by High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Fragmin.

Increased Risk of Bleeding is a contraindication of Fragmin.

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

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

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

Qualitative Platelet Disorder - Change in Blood Platelet Function is a contraindication of Fragmin.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Fragmin.

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

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

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

Spinal Epidural Hematoma is a contraindication of Fragmin.

Spinal Puncture - Spinal Tap is a contraindication of Fragmin.

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

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.

Fragmin - 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.

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.