Enoxaparin is a blood thinner as it slows down the clotting of blood. It is a prescription drug and used in treating hospitalized patients who are about to undergo surgery, who are in bed rest or who have complications from heart attacks or chest pain.
It is classified under the low molecular weight heparins group. It can only delay the formation of blod clots and not break them down.
Enoxaparin is available as subcutaneous or intravenous injection.