Description

Low molecular weight (LMW) heparin can be used to treat thromboembolism in obstetrical patients during early pregnancy.


 

Parameters:

(1) type of LMW heparin

(2) body weight in kilograms

 

Choice of LMW heparins:

(1) dalteparin

(2) enoxaparin

(3) tinzaparin

 

Body Weight in kg

Initial Dose Dalteparin

< 50 kg

5,000 U bid

50 to 69 kg

6,000 U bid

70 to 90 kg

8,000 U bid

> 90 kg

10,000 U bid

 

 

Body Weight in kg

Initial Dose Enoxaparin

< 50 kg

40 mg bid

50 to 69 kg

60 mg bid

70 to 90 kg

80 mg bid

> 90 kg

100 mg bid

 

 

Body Weight in kg

Initial Dose Tinzaparin

any

175 U per kg qd

 


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