Question: are heparin and lovenox the same?
Answer: Lovenox and heparin are part of a group of medications known as anticoagulants. Lovenox is classified as a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) which differs from standard heparin. Also known as blood thinners, Lovenox and heparin help treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among other conditions.