Problems With Lovenox Injection

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I have been taking Lovenox (generic) injections since mid October when a small blood clot in my lung was discovered on a CT scan. Since that time, I haven't had too many problems with administering the drug except that sometimes when I put the safety on the needle, a tiny stream of the medicine comes out. Usually, it's only a few drops that come out and I was told that this is normal but sometimes it's more than a few drops. I can't seem to get a straight answer about this from the nurses in my hematologist's office. It doesn't have anything to do with my technique because I'm doing everything the same way. I'm very careful about getting the plunger all the way down and I wait a few seconds before I pull it out. Has anyone experienced what I'm talking about? It makes me nervous that I'm not getting all the medicine in, but as I said, I can't see anything that I need to change. Thanks!

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Hello, Ana! How are you? I understand your concern.

However, if the doctor and nurses aren't worried about it and everything is fine, then it's probably not worth your fretting over. Anytime a medication like this is given via injection, there can be a little bit lost, but it is really a minuscule amount, even that which you see as more than a few drops if really just a small amount.

Learn more Lovenox details here.

Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Thanks for your response. It was helpful in easing my mind. Giving myself these injections has been stressful, especially after enduring chemotherapy. Thankfully, I only need to do it for 3 months.

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