Innohep (Tinzaparin)

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Innohep (Tinzaparin)'s dosage depends on the condition being treated. Your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a schedule that is more appropriate for you. Before using this syringe, you may need to adjust the volume to the amount prescribed by your doctor. To adjust the dose, hold the syringe with the needle pointing up and gently tap the syringe to move the air bubble to the top of the syringe. Remove the cap. Slowly push the syringe plunger up to push the air bubble out. Continue to slowly push the plunger up until the top edge of the rubber stopper reaches the line matching your dose. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist.

WARNING: This medication is intended to prevent unwanted blood clots, but it can also make you bleed more easily. You should take care when performing activities that increase your risk of bleeding. There have been reports of blood clots in people with prosthetic valves using low molecular weight heparins such as Innohep. Seniors may be at an increased risk of bleeding while using Innohep. Innohep is not recommended in seniors over the age of 70 with decreased renal function and in those who have low body weight (<45 kg). Use with caution in patients with kidney or liver disease. 

In addition to its desired action, Innohep (Tinzaparin) may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause pain and bruising at the injection site.
It may cause dizziness, fainting, fast or irregular heartbeat.
It may cause signs of clotting problems (e.g., unusual nosebleeds, bruising, blood in urine, coughing blood, bleeding gums, cuts that don't stop bleeding).

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to tinzaparin, any component of the formulation (e.g. benzyl alcohol, sodium metabisulphite) or to other LMWHs and/or heparin, a history of decreased platelet count, a bacterial infection of the heart (bacterial endocarditis), serious bleeding, or have conditions or diseases with a high risk of bleeding, a blood clotting disorder which increases your risk of bleeding, a cerebrovascular accident (e.g. stroke), a stomach or intestinal ulcer or an ulcerating cancer, uncontrolled, severe high blood pressure, eye disorders due to diabetes or bleeding, an injury or surgery on the brain, spinal cord, eyes or ears, an artificial heart valve, a spinal/epidural anaesthesia and need high doses of Innohep as this increases the risk of bleeding.

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant, or breastfeeding contact your family doctor.

A treatment with Innohep (Tinzaparin) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Innohep (Tinzaparin)