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Sodium Enoxaparin clexane

Cristália Produtos Químicos Farmacêuticos Ltda. · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Sodium Enoxaparin clexane is a Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) Small molecule drug developed by Cristália Produtos Químicos Farmacêuticos Ltda.. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in surgical patients, Treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis, Treatment of acute pulmonary embolism. Also known as: clexane.

Enoxaparin is a low-molecular-weight heparin that inhibits blood clotting by enhancing the activity of antithrombin III against factors Xa and IIa.

Sodium Enoxaparin, also known as Lovenox, is a low molecular weight heparin used to treat conditions such as thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. It is also being studied for its potential use in treating COVID-19.

Likelihood of approval
56.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Cardiovascular Phase 3 risk -2.0pp
    Modern cardiovascular outcome trials are large + long; many fail to beat aggressive standard-of-care.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameSodium Enoxaparin clexane
Also known asclexane
SponsorCristália Produtos Químicos Farmacêuticos Ltda.
Drug classLow-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH)
TargetCoagulation factors Xa and IIa (via antithrombin III)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Enoxaparin binds to and potentiates antithrombin III, a natural anticoagulant, leading to inactivation of coagulation factors Xa and IIa. This prevents thrombin generation and fibrin clot formation. It is administered subcutaneously and has predictable pharmacokinetics, making it suitable for both prophylaxis and treatment of thrombotic conditions.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Sodium Enoxaparin clexane

What is Sodium Enoxaparin clexane?

Sodium Enoxaparin clexane is a Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) drug developed by Cristália Produtos Químicos Farmacêuticos Ltda., indicated for Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in surgical patients, Treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis, Treatment of acute pulmonary embolism.

How does Sodium Enoxaparin clexane work?

Enoxaparin is a low-molecular-weight heparin that inhibits blood clotting by enhancing the activity of antithrombin III against factors Xa and IIa.

What is Sodium Enoxaparin clexane used for?

Sodium Enoxaparin clexane is indicated for Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in surgical patients, Treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis, Treatment of acute pulmonary embolism, Prophylaxis in medically ill patients at risk of thromboembolism, Acute coronary syndrome.

Who makes Sodium Enoxaparin clexane?

Sodium Enoxaparin clexane is developed by Cristália Produtos Químicos Farmacêuticos Ltda. (see full Cristália Produtos Químicos Farmacêuticos Ltda. pipeline at /company/crist-lia-produtos-qu-micos-farmac-uticos-ltda).

Is Sodium Enoxaparin clexane also known as anything else?

Sodium Enoxaparin clexane is also known as clexane.

What drug class is Sodium Enoxaparin clexane in?

Sodium Enoxaparin clexane belongs to the Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) class. See all Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) drugs at /class/low-molecular-weight-heparin-lmwh.

What development phase is Sodium Enoxaparin clexane in?

Sodium Enoxaparin clexane is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Sodium Enoxaparin clexane?

Common side effects of Sodium Enoxaparin clexane include Bleeding, Thrombocytopenia, Injection site hematoma, Injection site pain, Elevated transaminases.

What does Sodium Enoxaparin clexane target?

Sodium Enoxaparin clexane targets Coagulation factors Xa and IIa (via antithrombin III) and is a Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH).

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