Common Bleeding, Injection site reaction.

Expert advice for Exhep Injection
For best results, take Exhep at the same time every day. Exhep should be injected under the skin of the abdomen. Exhep increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects. Does not require regular blood tests. Notify your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose, or wounds that last more than 15 minutes, or if blood appears in urine, stool or vomit. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor.

Q. Does it dissolve clots?
It does not dissolve existing clots

Q. Is Exhep a biosimilar?
Yes, Exhep is also available as biosmilar

Q. Is enoxaparin the same as heparin or lovenox?
Enoxaparin is not the same as heparin but both are used for similar indication. Lovenox is the brand name of enoxaparin

Q. Does it come in pill form?
It does not come in pill form

Q. Can I take paracetamol or ibuprofen with enoxaparin?
Enoxaparin is known to interact with paracetamol and ibuprofen and so should be taken only if prescribed by your doctor

Q. Is Exhep affect INR/ PTT/APTT/platelets?
Exhep increases the INR values (International normalized ratio; defines how long it takes for blood to clot when on anticoagulant therapy versus normal time) Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) or activated PTT (APTT) or platelets are not affected by Exhep.

Q. Is Exhep an anti-platelet, blood thinner/anticoagulant?
Exhep is an anticoagulant which does not allow blood to clot thus acting as a blood thinner but it is not anti-platelet

Q. Is Exhep dialyzable?
No, it is not dialyzable

Q. Does Exhep contain pork?
Exhep is manufactured using pork intestine

Q. Does Exhep have to be refrigerated?
Exhep should not be refrigerated

Q. Does it contain benzyl alcohol?
It does contain benzyl alcohol

Q. Does Exhep make you tired?
Exhep is not known to cause tiredness as a side effect. Please consult the doctor when any side effects are observed while taking Exhep