General prophylaxis of thromboembolic disorders 0.3 mL SC daily for at least 7 days.
Prophylaxis of thromboembolism in orthopaedic surgery Initially 12 hr pre-op & 12 hr post-op. These & subsequent once-daily doses should be adjusted based on body wt. Treatment should continue for at least 10 days.
Patient >70 kg 0.4 mL pre-op to day 3, 0.6 mL day 4 onwards;
51-70 kg 0.3 mL pre-op to day 3, 0.4 mL day 4 onwards
<51 kg 0.2 mL pre-op to day 3, 0.3 mL day 4 onwards.
Treatment of thromboembolic disorders Administer 12 hrly SC dose based on body wt for a usual 10 days.
Patient ≥100 kg 1 mL,
90-99 kg 0.9 mL,
80-89 kg 0.8 mL,
70-79 kg 0.7 mL,
60-69 kg 0.6 mL,
50-59 kg 0.5 mL,
40-49 kg 0.4 mL.
Treatment of unstable angina & non-Q wave MI Administer 12 hrly SC dose based on body wt for around 6 days up to clinical stabilization.
Patient ≥100 kg 1 mL,
90-99 kg 0.9 mL,
80-89 kg 0.8 mL,
70-79 kg 0.7 mL,
60-69 kg 0.6 mL,
50-59 kg 0.5 mL,
<50 kg 0.4 mL. The same vol of initial IV bolus dose must be given.
Prevention of clotting during haemodialysis To be given as a single dose into arterial line at the start of each session.
Patient >70 kg 0.6 mL,
51-70 kg 0.4 mL,
<51 kg 0.3 mL.
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