Prolonged Hypercoagulability Following Major Liver Resection for Malignancy

Redesca is low molecular weight heparin and a biosimilar biologic drug (biosimilar) to Lovenox. Indications have been granted on the basis of similarity between Redesca and the reference biologic drug Lovenox. As such, Redesca (enoxaparin sodium) is indicated for thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing high risk abdominal and colorectal surgeries. Doses are provided as self-administered subcutaneous injections using a pre-filled syringe with a protective shield.

Fragmin is a low molecular weight heparin indicated for thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing high risk abdominal and colorectal surgeries. Doses are provided as self-administered subcutaneous injections using a pre-filled syringe with a protective shield. Our institution uses this drug for standard of care thromboprophylaxis (30 days) in this patient population.