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When To Take Clexane Injections During Day? Recently Taken Off Warfarin
Hi I m going to LA in 2 weeks and have been given 6, 40mg clexane injections to use as I have had 2 DVTs last one 18 years ago, I have only just recently been taken off warfarin and am unsure when I should use them, is it 1 before the flight and 1 straight after??
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
Hi,
I suggest you take the first injection 2 hours before you fly. The next injection should be 24 hours later. Repeat for the return flight. During the flight keep well hydrated with plenty of water. Wear compression stockings. Perform foot rotation exercises every one hour throughout. Take regular walks up and down the aisle if possible.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA
I suggest you take the first injection 2 hours before you fly. The next injection should be 24 hours later. Repeat for the return flight. During the flight keep well hydrated with plenty of water. Wear compression stockings. Perform foot rotation exercises every one hour throughout. Take regular walks up and down the aisle if possible.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA
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