About TINZAPARIN SODIUM-20,000 Anti-Xa
IU/ML, 2 ML VIALS
Low-molecular-weight heparin anticoagulant
Used for
- Treating deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
- Preventing blood clots in certain hospitalized patients
- Preventing clotting during hemodialysis
Usual adult dose
Treatment: 175 anti-Xa IU/kg injected under the skin once daily, usually for at least six days. Prevention and dialysis doses vary by situation.
Common side effects
- Bleeding or bruising
- Low blood platelet count
- Injection-site pain or irritation
- Raised potassium levels
Important warnings
- Serious bleeding can occur; risk increases with spinal procedures or other blood-thinning medicines.
- Avoid or use only with specialist guidance in active major bleeding or a history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
- Kidney impairment, older age, and low body weight may increase bleeding risk.
- Not for injection into a muscle.
Pregnancy
May be used when anticoagulation is needed during pregnancy; dosing and monitoring require clinician oversight.
Breastfeeding
Available evidence suggests low transfer into breast milk and poor absorption by the infant; clinician guidance is appropriate.
Interactions
- Other anticoagulants, antiplatelet medicines, and NSAIDs can increase bleeding.
- Medicines affecting potassium, such as ACE inhibitors or potassium-sparing diuretics, may increase high-potassium risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.