I got a very good question from a relative of a patient that I was taking care a while ago.
She asked me why Enoxaparin via subq injections are given in the hospital instead of clopidogrel.
It left me speechless as I don't know the answer
But what I know is that they are both good in preventing clots.
Upon further investigation, it seems like Enoxaparin are given to prevent clots like in DVT. It is an anticoagulant. Whereas clopidogrel is an anti platelet which could be more appropriate for prevention of stroke or pulmonary embolism.
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