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Enoxaparin — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Enoxaparin in children. Category: Anticoagulant.

DoseTreatment 1 mg/kg 12H (infant <2 mo 1.5 mg/kg 12H); prophylaxis 0.5 mg/kg 12H
Per kg1 mg/kg
RouteSC
Frequency12H

Clinical notes

Monitor anti-Xa (target ~0.5-1.0 for treatment).

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines