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Is There An Alternative For Clexane Injections?

Posted on Sat, 9 Nov 2013

Question: is there an alternative to daily clexane injections in the stomach ? is there an oral solution ?

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
the oral option is oral anticoagulant

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
Yes there is oral options to which you can switch to. These drugs are known as oral anticoagulants.
There has to be a two days overlap with Clexane then clexane is stopped.
You need to get a lab.investigation called INR that reflects the effect of oral drug.
The frequency of INR and it's target will depend on the medical condition and will be decided by your physician.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (19 hours later)

is the oral anticoagulant compatible with folfox chemotherapy.

which product eg brand name would you advise ? thanks

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Brand name can be advised by your physician

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
The Folfox regimen can increase the effect of oral anticoagulants.
INR may increase beyond expectations so more frequent labs.check on INR is necessary.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar