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What you need to know before you use Inhixa

Do not use Inhixa Ž If you are allergic to enoxaparin sodium or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). Signs of an allergic reaction include: rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue. Ž If you are allergic to heparin or other low molecular weight heparins such as nadroparin, tinzaparin or dalteparin. Ž If you have had a reaction to heparin that caused a severe drop in the number of your clotting cells (platelets) – this reaction is called heparin-induced thrombocytopenia – within the last 100 days or if you have antibodies against enoxaparin in your blood. Ž If you are bleeding heavily or have a condition with a high risk of bleeding (such as stomach ulcer, recent surgery of the brain or eyes), including recent bleeding stroke. Ž If you are using Inhixa to treat blood clots in your body and going to receive spinal or epidural anaesthesia or lumbar puncture within 24 hours. Warnings and precautions Inhixa should not be used interchangeably with other medicines belonging to the group of low molecular weight heparins. This is because they are not exactly the same and do not have the same activity and instructions for use. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Inhixa if: Ž you have ever had a reaction to heparin that caused a severe drop in the number of your platelets Ž you are going to receive spinal or epidural anesthesia or lumbar puncture (see Operations and Anaesthetics): a delay should be respected between Inhixa use and this procedure. Ž you have had a heart valve fitted Ž you have endocarditis (an infection of the inner lining of the heart) Ž you have history of gastric ulcer Ž you have had a recent stroke Ž you have high blood pressure Ž you have diabetes or problems with blood vessels in the eye caused by diabetes (called diabetic retinopathy) Ž you have had an operation recently on your eyes or brain Ž you are elderly (over 65 years old) and especially if you are over 75 years old Ž you have kidney problems Ž you have liver problems Ž you are underweight or overweight Ž you have high level of potassium in your blood (this may be checked with a blood test) Ž you are currently using medicines which affect bleeding (see section below – Other medicines and Inhixa). You may have a blood test before you start using this medicine and at intervals while you are using it; this is to check the level of the clotting cells (platelets) and potassium in your blood. Children and adolescents The safety and efficacy of Inhixa has not been evaluated in children or adolescents.

Other medicines and Inhixa Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Ž Warfarin – another anticoagulant medicine used for thinning the blood Ž Acetylsalicylic acid (also known as aspirin or ASA), clopidogrel or other medicines used to stop blood clots from forming (see also in section 3, “Changing anticoagulant medicine”) Ž Dextran injection – used as a blood replacer Ž Ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketorolac or other medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents which are used to treat pain and swelling in arthritis and other conditions Ž Prednisolone, dexamethasone or other medicines used to treat asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions Ž Medicines which increase potassium level in your blood such as potassium salts, water pills, some medicines for heart problems. Operations and anaesthetics If you are going to have a spinal puncture or an operation where an epidural or spinal anaesthetic is used, tell your doctor that you are using Inhixa. See “Do not use Inhixa”. Also, tell your doctor if you have any problem with your spine or if you ever had spinal surgery. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. If you are pregnant and have a mechanical heart valve, you may be at an increased risk of developing blood clots. Your doctor should discuss this with you. If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed, you should ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Driving and using machines Inhixa does not affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. Traceability It is important to keep a record of the batch number of your Inhixa. So, every time you get a new package of Inhixa, note down the date and the batch number (which is on the packaging after Lot) and keep this information in a safe place. Inhixa contains sodium This medicine contains less than 1 mmo