low-molecular weight heparin

low-molecular weight heparin

Enoxaparin/Lovenox®, dalteparin, fraxiparin Pharmacology A heparin with advantages over unfractionated heparin, which blocks thrombosis earlier in the coagulation cascade than conventional heparin by inhibiting factor Xa; it less likely to cause thrombocytopenia or thrombotic thrombocytopenia syndrome Indications DVT. See Deep vein thrombosis.