Innohep
Innohep is used to treat and prevent blood clots in deep veins and lungs in adults, including those with cancer.
Form
injektioneste, liuos, kerta-annosruisku
Strength
18000 anti-Xa IU
Active Ingredient
Tinzaparin sodium
Manufacturer
Leo Pharma A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your specific dose.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous) once a day, as instructed by your doctor or nurse. Do not inject it into a muscle or vein.
Important
Your doctor will determine your daily dose and how long you should take the medicine, usually for at least 6 days and up to 6 months.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Injection site reactions (pain, itching, swelling, bruising)
- •Bleeding
- •Redness
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count)
RARE
- •Angioedema (swelling of the face, tongue, or throat; difficulty swallowing; hives and difficulty breathing)
- •Severe allergic skin reactions with blisters or sores in the mouth, eyes, or genital area
- •Increased or decreased number of platelets (small cells that help blood clot)
- •Hypersensitivity (allergic reaction)
- •Bruises
- •Temporary liver problems
- •Rashes
- •Skin inflammation
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Skin necrosis (tissue death at the injection site)
- •Osteoporosis (thinning of bones)
- •High potassium levels in the blood
- •Painful prolonged erection
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you have an increased risk of bleeding, a bacterial heart infection, a brain bleed, or a bleeding stomach ulcer.
- Do not use if you are allergic to tinzaparin (the active substance) or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- If you have an epidural or spinal anesthesia or a spinal tap, you must stop using Innohep at least 24 hours before the procedure. Do not restart treatment until 4-6 hours after the procedure.
- Do not inject Innohep into a muscle. Do not inject other medicines into a muscle at the same time, due to risk of bruising.
- If you have epidural or spinal anesthesia and are using Innohep, you should be monitored for muscle weakness or numbness.
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- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Innohep if you have severe kidney problems.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Innohep if you have an increased risk of bleeding or low platelet count.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Innohep if you have diabetes.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Innohep if you have asthma.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Innohep if you have high potassium levels in your blood.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Innohep if you have a mechanical heart valve.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Innohep if you are elderly and have kidney problems.
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)