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Does Lovenox Increase The Sodium Levels?

Posted on Tue, 13 Sep 2016

Question: Does Lovenox increase your sodium levels?

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Lovenox drug does not increase sodium level.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

The drug lovenox does not increase the blood level of sodium.
It does not alter the blood sodium level.

If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (45 minutes later)

Thanks. How does the sodium in it work and exit the body?

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sodium is the medium in which enoxaprin is suspended.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Sodium in lovenox acts as a medium in which the enoxaparin is suspended.
It is metabolised in body and excreted via kidneys.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar