Question

A 50-year-old hospital inpatient requires VTE prophylaxis. His renal function is normal. What is the preferred low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) regimen for prophylaxis in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Enoxaparin 40 mg subcut once daily

Answer

Enoxaparin 1.5 mg/kg once daily

Answer

Tinzaparin 175 IU/kg once daily

Answer

Dalteparin 200 IU/kg once daily

Answer

Fondaparinux 2.5 mg once daily

Practice question

A 50-year-old hospital inpatient requires VTE prophylaxis. His renal function is normal. What is the preferred low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) regimen for prophylaxis in the UK?