Innohep
Innohep is a medicine used in adults to treat and prevent blood clots, including in cancer patients.
Form
injektioneste, liuos, kerta-annosruisku
Strength
16000 anti-Xa IU
Active Ingredient
Tinzaparin sodium
Manufacturer
Leo Pharma A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use.
Method
Inject the medicine under your skin (not into a muscle or blood vessel) once a day, always at the same time.
Important
Take one dose per day. Do not take a double dose if you forget one.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Reactions at the injection site (pain, itching, swelling, bruising)
- •Bleeding
- •Redness
- •Anemia (low red blood cells)
RARE
- •Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, trouble swallowing, hives, and trouble breathing (these are signs of a severe allergy, contact your doctor right away)
- •Severe allergic skin reaction with blisters or sores in the mouth, eyes, or genitals (contact your doctor right away)
- •Change in platelet count (either more or less)
- •Hypersensitivity (allergic reactions)
- •Bruising
- •Temporary changes in liver function
- •Rash
- •Skin inflammation
- •Itching
- •Local skin tissue death
- •Osteoporosis (weakening of bones)
- •High potassium levels in the blood
- •Painful, long-lasting erection
Important Warnings
- Do not use Innohep if you have a high risk of bleeding (such as from a heart infection caused by bacteria, bleeding in the brain, or a bleeding stomach ulcer) or if you are allergic to any of Innohep's ingredients.
- If you are having a spinal or epidural procedure, you must stop Innohep 24 hours before and restart 4-6 hours after the procedure.
- Talk to your doctor before using Innohep if you have severe kidney problems, a higher risk of bleeding, low platelet count, diabetes, asthma, high potassium levels, an artificial heart valve, or if you are elderly with kidney issues.
- Do not inject Innohep into a muscle. Innohep contains sodium metabisulfite, which can cause severe allergic reactions and breathing problems, especially in asthma patients.
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)