The letters DC mean that this doctor is a doctor of chiropractic, or chiropractor. These letters differentiate him/her from a doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor of dentistry â¦ (DDS) or doctor of osteopathy (DO), or doctor of podiatry (DPM), or doctor of phiosophy (PhD), etc.
Enoxaparin sodium is a low molecular weight heparin marketed under the trade names Lovenox, Xaparin and Clexane, among others. It is an anticoagulant used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or to treat acute deep vein thrombosis with or without pulmonary embolism (PE). It is given as an injection just under the skin or intravenously. Its use is evolving in acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
Therefore, Lovenox helps reduce clots from forming in the blood. How is Lovenox given? Lovenox is given by an injection under the skin (subcutaneously) near an area on the right or left side of your stomach. Lovenox should not be given into the muscle. Specific injections instructions are given on the next page. What are potential adverse effects? As with all anticoagulants, bleeding is the major adverse effect of Lovenox. Bleeding can occur at virtually any site (gums, urine, eye, skin). The risk is dependent on multiple