Innohep - Tinzaparin - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Innohep.
• Innohep
• tin-ZAP-uh-rin

Innohep Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, hematocrit, platelets) may be performed to monitor your progress.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• Irritation, pain, tenderness, redness, headache, fever, or nausea may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Warning

• Tell your doctor you are using this medication before undergoing any procedure involving spinal puncture/anesthesia.
• Using this medication before these procedures has caused major bruising or bleeding (epidural or spinal hematoma) inside the body.
• This may cause paralysis, maybe permanently.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This drug may also be used to prevent blood clots from developing in your body.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of an overdose may include excessive bleeding and bruising.

Medicinal Applications

• Tinzaparin is a "blood thinner" used to treat blood clots usually formed in the legs or lungs.
• It is usually used in combination with another "blood thinner" medication (warfarin).

Innohep Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Usage Instructions

• Inject this medication under the skin (subcutaneously), usually once daily; or use as directed by your doctor.
• To minimize irritation, do not repeatedly inject the same spot; rotate/change the injection site.
• Learn all preparation and usage instructions in the product package.
• If any of the information is unclear, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
• If either is present, do not use the liquid.
• Do not inject this medication into a muscle (IM) or vein (IV).
• Treatment with tinzaparin may continue for at least 6 days or until the proper level of "blood thinning" (anticoagulation) is achieved.
• Another "blood thinner" medication (warfarin) will usually be added to your treatment within 3 days of starting this medication.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Read Before Using Innohep (precautions)

• This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions.