what will happen if lovenox is given intramuscularly and not subcutaneously?
2007-12-08 16:15:42 · 3 answers · asked by delbert v 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Lovenox (a brand name for one type of low-molecular weight heparin) is an anticoagulant. If you inject it into a muscle, it can cause intramuscular bleeding. The idea of injecting it into the subcutaneous layer of fat is so that it disperses slowly through the system, so it doesn't cause local bruising or collections of blood.
2007-12-08 16:22:43 · answer #1 · answered by Marie 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
1. It's pointless, with subcutaneous and intravenous routes available.
2. Absorption isn't so reliable.
3. If you're going to get a bruise (normal fair), it's better to have it in the skin, where it's only ugly, than in the muscle, where it's a functional problem.
2007-12-09 13:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not ordered to be given IM. it usually is given in the stomach. I would guess that it would be absorbed differently than intended therefore it would not be effective for what it is supposed to be for.
2007-12-09 00:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by veronicawilliams1969 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋