Route of administration of LMWH for prophylaxis of thrombosis in a patient who had undergone surgery few hours back is:
Correct Answer: Subcutaneous
Description: Ans. (A) i.e. Subcutaneous(Ref: Goodman Gilman 13thed; pg. 589)LMWH and fondaparinux can be used by subcutaneous route once a day for both treatment and prophylaxis of thrombosis.Unfractionated heparin can be used by subcutaneous route twice a day for prophylaxis and by intravenous route four times a day for treatment of thrombosis.
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