About Enoxaparin
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
A blood thinner injection to prevent and treat clots in the legs and lungs and in some heart conditions.
How to take it
Inject under the skin of the belly, as taught. Do not push out the air bubble in the pre-filled syringe before injecting. Do not rub the spot after injecting.
Common side effects
- Bruising at the injection site.
Call your doctor if
- Bleeding that does not stop, black stools or blood in urine.
- Severe headache.
Take care
Tell any doctor or dentist that you are on it, especially before surgery or a spinal or epidural injection. Do not take painkillers like ibuprofen or diclofenac, or aspirin, unless the doctor advises. Tell the doctor if you have kidney disease.
From our clinic: Rotate injection sites on the belly. We keep it in stock; ask us to show the technique.