Prophylactic low dose LMWH regimen
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Enoxaparin 40 mg SC once daily (every 24 h) or
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Enoxaparin 30 mg SC twice daily (every 12 h) or
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Other approved LMWH in
an appropriate
dosage
All should be adapted to body weight and/or renal function.
Duration:
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At least until the patient is fully ambulatory or
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Up to 35 days postoperatively in patients who are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism