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
Initial Dose Enoxaparin
40 mg bid
60 mg bid
80 mg bid
100 mg bid
Initial Dose Tinzaparin
any
175 U per kg qd
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Specialty: Hematology Oncology, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Pharmacology
