The recommended dose of Lovenox is 40 mg once a day administered by subcutaneous injection for medical patients at risk for thromboembolic complications due to severely restricted mobility during acute illness. The usual duration of administration is 6 to 11 days [see Clinical Studies].

What happens if Lovenox is injected into muscle?

Lovenox should never be injected into muscle. This could cause bleeding into the muscle. By gently pinching the skin between your fingers all through the injection, the medicine only enters the fatty tissue of your stomach and not muscle.

Why is Lovenox given in abdomen?

Lovenox can help reduce the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) blood clots, which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients undergoing abdominal surgery, hip- or knee-replacement surgery, or in acutely ill medical patients with severely restricted mobility.