what is the difference between xarelto and lovenox
Arixtra and Lovenox are both effective for chemo-prophylaxis for a blood clot. Lovenox is a form of low molecular weight heparin and does have a small risk of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) which is a serious medication reaction that can cause clotting.
XareltoÂ® is a fast-acting direct oral anticoagulant that provides an effective and simple single-drug approach for the initial treatment and secondary prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). The recommended dosing is 15 mg twice daily for the first 21 days followed by 20 mg once daily for long-term and extended therapy.