Table 4. Drugs (continued) Class/Agent (Brand) Route
Injectables Anticoagulants Heparin (UFH)
LMWH
Enoxaparin (Lovenox®
)
Subcut, (IV)
FDA-approved for prophylaxis and treatment of DVT, prophylaxis of ischemic complications of unstable angina and non–Q-wave MI, and treatment of acute STEMI
Dalteparin (Fragmin®
) Subcut
Prophylactic deep venous thrombosis (DVT) doses
Tinzaparin (Innohep® ) Subcut
FDA-approved for prophylaxis of DVT, prophylaxis of ischemic complications of unstable angina and non–Q-wave MI, and extended treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer
FDA-approved for the treatment of acute symptomatic DVT with or without pulmonary embolism when administered in conjunction with warfarin sodium
IV
Dose Adjust to APTT
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