Innohep
innohep is a blood-thinning medicine that prevents blood from clotting naturally and is used to prevent and treat blood clots.
Form
injektioneste, liuos, kerta-annosruisku
Strength
10000 anti-Xa IU
Active Ingredient
Tinzaparin sodium
Manufacturer
Leo Pharma A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you your dose.
Method
The medicine is injected under the skin once a day.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain at the injection site
- •Itching at the injection site
- •Swelling at the injection site
- •Bruising at the injection site
- •Bleeding
- •Red skin
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count)
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face, tongue, or throat; difficulty swallowing; hives; and trouble breathing
- •Severe skin rash, often with blisters or sores in the mouth, eyes, or genital area
- •Changes in blood platelet count (increased or decreased)
- •General allergic reactions or hypersensitivity
- •Temporary liver effects
- •Skin rashes
- •Skin inflammation
- •Hives
- •Skin damage (necrosis)
- •Osteoporosis (bone weakening)
- •High potassium levels in the blood
- •Painful, long-lasting erection
Important Warnings
- Do not use innohep if you are allergic to tinzaparin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have an increased risk of bleeding, bleeding in the brain, a bleeding stomach ulcer, or a bacterial heart infection.
- Talk to your doctor if you have severe kidney problems or an artificial heart valve.
- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high potassium levels in your blood, or a low platelet count.
- If you are having a spinal tap or epidural anesthesia, you must stop innohep at least 12 hours before and not restart for 4-6 hours after the procedure.
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- Tell your doctor if you are taking other blood thinners or pain relievers (like ibuprofen or aspirin), as these can increase your bleeding risk.
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using innohep.
- Do not inject innohep into a muscle.
- If you take too much, contact a doctor or poison control center immediately, as it can cause bleeding.
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider potential interactions especially with other drugs that increase the risk of bleeding. (updated 19.9.2025)