LOVENOX vs PRADAXA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LOVENOX and PRADAXA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	LOVENOX	PRADAXA
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$8.46 /mL	~$27.04 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ENOXAPARIN SODIUM	DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE MESYLATE
Manufacturer	Sanofi Aventis US	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule, Oral pellets
Drug class	Low Molecular Weight Heparin	Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Unstable Angina, Myocardial Infarction, Postoperative Complications	Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thrombosis

lovenox pradaxa

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$8.46 /mL

~$27.04 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ENOXAPARIN SODIUM

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE MESYLATE

Manufacturer

Sanofi Aventis US

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule, Oral pellets

Drug class

Low Molecular Weight Heparin

Direct Thrombin Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Unstable Angina, Myocardial Infarction, Postoperative Complications

Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thrombosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Lovenox or Pradaxa?

By our independent rating, Pradaxa scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Lovenox. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Lovenox and Pradaxa?

Lovenox contains Enoxaparin Sodium, while Pradaxa contains Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.