Clexane 20mg/0.2ml solution for injection pre-filled syringe

Clexane is used treat clots that are in your blood by helping the prevent the formation of fibrin, an essential component of blood clots. Clexane stops blood clots forming in your blood in the following situations: Unstable angina (where not enough blood gets to your heart,) after an operation or long periods of bed rest due to illness, after you have had a heart attack and forming in the tubes of your dialysis machine (used for people with kidney problems.)

If you have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue If you have had a spinal puncture or a spinal anaesthetic and notice tingling, numbness and muscular weakness, particularly in the lower part of your body. Also if you lose control over your bladder or bowel (so you cannot control when you go to the toilet) Sudden severe headache - This could be a sign of bleeding in the brain, Bleeding a lot from a wound, A feeling of tenderness and swelling in your stomach - You may have bleeding inside your stomach, A painful rash of dark red spots under the skin which do not go away when you put pressure on them. You may also notice pink patches on your skin. These are more likely to appear in the area you have been injected with Clexane Tell a nurse or doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following sideeffects: If you have a mechanical heart valve, treatment with Clexane might not be sufficient to prevent blood clots. You may notice that that you have difficulty breathing, tiredness or difficulty exercising, chest pain, numbness, feeling sick or loss of consciousness. This could be due to a blood clot on the heart valve You bruise more easily than usual. This could be because of a blood problem (thrombocytopenia) You have pain, swelling or irritation in the area you have been injected with Clexane. This normally gets better after a few days Other side effects that you should discuss with your doctor if you are concerned about them: If Clexane is used for a long period of time, it can increase the risk of you getting a condition called ‘osteoporosis’. This is when your bones are more likely to break Changes in the results of blood tests done to check how your liver is working. These usually go back to normal after you stop having Clexane Changes in the potassium levels in your blood. This is more likely to happen in people with kidney problems or diabetes. Your doctor will be able to check this by carrying out a blood test

Keep this medicine in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it Do not use Clexane after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Do not store in a refrigerator or freezer. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. If you are using this medicine at home you will be given a container (a sharps bin) to use for disposal. Return the sharps bin or any used or unused syringes to your doctor or nurse or pharmacist for disposal. These measures will help to protect the environment.