In contrast to heparin, enoxaparin
Ref: KDT 6/e p599 Enoxaparin is a LMW heparin. It does not require monitoring Both heparin as well as enoxaparin do not crose placenta and are not teratogenic.
Can be used without monitoring the patients aPTT
Is less likely to have a teratogenic effect
Is more likely to be given intravenously
Is more likely to cause thrombosis and thrombocytopenia
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