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Innohep Information

Innohep (Tinzaparin Sodium) is used to prevent clotting of blood and to allow normal blood flow through the arteries and veins. The drug is also used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in adults. DVT are harmful blood clots that have formed in a deep vein in a leg. This condition may cause leg swelling or pain. Innohep is also used to treat clots that may travel in the bloodstream and cause a blockage (thromboembolism) and pulmonary embolism (PE). PE occurs when a clot has traveled to the lung and caused a blockage. This condition results in breathing difficulties and chest pain. Innohep also treats blood clots that have developed from cancer and prevents further clots from forming. Anticoagulants and low molecular weight heparin like Tinzaparin Sodium work by reducing the clotting ability of the blood to prevent harmful blood clots from forming in the blood vessels. Tinzaparin is often administered for several days after surgery while you are unable to walk. It is during this time that blood clots are most likely to form.

Innohep Side Effects

The most common side effects of Innohep may include dizziness; redness or bruising of injection site; nausea; Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Bleeding;
• Blood spots near the injection site which could develop into a purple blister surrounded by red, inflamed skin;
• Problems using the toilet;
• Red or brown urine;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, e.g., abdominal cramps, hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting

Innohep Precautions

Do not use Innohep if you are allergic to Tinzaparin Sodium or any other ingredients in this medication. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have a condition that makes you likely to bleed; have diabetes; have an artificial heart valve; have kidney problems; have asthma; are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant; are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Innohep and other medications like aspirin; ibuprofen; warfarin; dabigartan. Do not use Innohep if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. This medication may harm your unborn baby. You must not have an epidural anesthetic to help with your labor or surgery within 24 hours of your last injection of Innohep. You must wait at least 4 to 6 hours after having a spinal anesthetic or after removing the catheter before you start using Innohep again. Do not use Innohep while breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. It is not known if Tinzaparin Sodium passes into your breastmilk. Discuss the benefits and risks of using Innohep while breastfeeding with your doctor. Do not give this drug to children less than 18 years old. It may harm them. Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This drug is administered as an injection. Discuss with your doctor if you don’t understand how to give the injection. Your doctor will show you how to give the injection. You should inject yourself exactly as you have been shown and only on the parts of your body you have been told are safe to inject. Thoroughly wash and dry your hands before administering this injection. Innohep may increase your risk of bruising and bleeding more easily. Avoid situations where you may be bruised, cut, or injured. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers. Be careful when using a regular toothbrush, dental floss, or toothpick. Store this medicine in a closed container at room temperature. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Do I need a prescription to order Innohep?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Innohep.