Enoxaparin is a blood thinner, also called anticoagulant (an-tye-koe-AG-yoo-lant). Enoxaparin
prevents the formation of blood clots.
Enoxaparin is used to prevent blood clots that are sometimes called deep vein thrombosis
(DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs. A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or
in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness. DVT sometimes occurs suddenly for other
reasons.
Enoxaparin is also used to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of
angina (chest pain) or heart attacks called non-Q-wave myocardial infarction or ST-segment elevation
myocardial infarction.
Enoxaparin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.