Low molecular weight (LMW) heparin can be used to treat thromboembolism in obstetrical patients during early pregnancy.
Parameters:
(1) type of LMW heparin
(2) body weight in kilograms
Choice of LMW heparins:
(1) dalteparin
(2) enoxaparin
(3) tinzaparin
Body Weight in kg |
Initial Dose Dalteparin |
< 50 kg |
5,000 U bid |
50 to 69 kg |
6,000 U bid |
70 to 90 kg |
8,000 U bid |
> 90 kg |
10,000 U bid |
Body Weight in kg |
Initial Dose Enoxaparin |
< 50 kg |
40 mg bid |
50 to 69 kg |
60 mg bid |
70 to 90 kg |
80 mg bid |
> 90 kg |
100 mg bid |
Body Weight in kg |
Initial Dose Tinzaparin |
any |
175 U per kg qd |
Specialty: Hematology Oncology, Clinical Laboratory, Pharmacology, clinical