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LOVENOX: 488 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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488
Total FAERS Reports
61 (12.5%)
Deaths Reported
163
Hospitalizations
488
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
19
Life-Threatening
10
Disabilities

First Report: 20050618 · Latest Report: 20140617

What Are the Most Common LOVENOX Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Injury associated with device
56 reports (11.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Death
23 reports (4.7%)
#3 Most Reported
Pulmonary embolism
22 reports (4.5%)

All LOVENOX Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Injury associated with device 56 11.5% 0 0
Death 23 4.7% 23 6
Deep vein thrombosis 22 4.5% 0 13
Pulmonary embolism 22 4.5% 6 14
Haematoma 21 4.3% 2 14
Exposure during pregnancy 20 4.1% 0 1
Injection site bruising 20 4.1% 1 2
Injection site pain 18 3.7% 1 3
Contusion 17 3.5% 1 2
Thrombosis 16 3.3% 4 9
Injection site haemorrhage 15 3.1% 0 3
Pain 15 3.1% 1 3
Drug ineffective 13 2.7% 1 9
Fatigue 13 2.7% 0 1
Haemorrhage intracranial 11 2.3% 11 10
Pain in extremity 11 2.3% 3 3
Renal failure acute 11 2.3% 2 10
Anaemia 10 2.1% 1 8
Cardio-respiratory arrest 10 2.1% 9 10
Drug dose omission 10 2.1% 0 0

Who Reports LOVENOX Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 63.2 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is LOVENOX Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2005 1 0 1
2006 2 0 2
2007 3 1 2
2008 2 1 1
2009 2 0 1
2010 4 1 2
2011 4 0 3
2012 11 7 5
2013 92 14 58
2014 102 15 59

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What Is LOVENOX Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 121
Thrombosis 36
Deep vein thrombosis 33
Pulmonary embolism 30
Prophylaxis 20
Thrombosis prophylaxis 18
Atrial fibrillation 8
Cardiovascular disorder 7
Acute coronary syndrome 6
Anticoagulant therapy 6

LOVENOX vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for LOVENOX

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.