Tinzaparin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Innohep
Category- Anticoagulant
- antithrombotic
DescriptionTinzaparin (tin-ZA-pa-rin)
is used for the prevention and/or treatment of deep venous thrombosis, a condition
in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. These
blood clots can travel to the lungs and can become lodged in the blood vessels
of the lungs, causing a condition called pulmonary embolism. Tinzaparin is
used for several days after surgery, while you are unable to walk. It is during
this time that blood clots are most likely to form. Tinzaparin also may be
used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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