Enoxaparin

Blood thinner injection (heparin)
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Enoxaparin is a blood thinner injection (heparin) found in 1 medicine sold in India, such as Clexane. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

What it is used for

Prevents and treats blood clots, for example after surgery or in heart attacks.

How it works

A low-molecular-weight heparin injection that prevents and treats clots, for example after surgery, in pregnancy and during hospital stays.

How to take it

Injected under the skin of the tummy once or twice a day; do not rub the site.

Common side effects

  • Bruising at injection site
  • Bleeding

Get medical help straight away if

  • Serious bleeding
  • New clots or a sudden drop in platelets

Be careful

Increases bleeding risk; injected under the skin as shown by a nurse.

Other medicines and interactions

Bleeding risk higher with NSAIDs, aspirin and other blood thinners.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The preferred blood thinner in pregnancy; safe while breastfeeding.

Brands of Enoxaparin (1)

Clexane

Common questions

What is Enoxaparin used for?

Prevents and treats blood clots, for example after surgery or in heart attacks.

How does Enoxaparin work?

A low-molecular-weight heparin injection that prevents and treats clots, for example after surgery, in pregnancy and during hospital stays.

How should I take Enoxaparin?

Injected under the skin of the tummy once or twice a day; do not rub the site.

What are the side effects of Enoxaparin?

Common: Bruising at injection site, bleeding. Get help straight away for: Serious bleeding, new clots or a sudden drop in platelets.

Does Enoxaparin interact with other medicines?

Bleeding risk higher with NSAIDs, aspirin and other blood thinners.

Is Enoxaparin safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

The preferred blood thinner in pregnancy; safe while breastfeeding.

Does Enoxaparin need a prescription in India?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Which brands contain Enoxaparin?

Clexane.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.