new low-molecular-weight heparin called Innohep

December 2000

You'll see a new low-molecular-weight heparin called Innohep.It will compete with Lovenox...for treating deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with or without pulmonary embolism (PE).

Innohep (tinzaparin) and Lovenox are the only low-molecular-weight heparins that are approved to TREAT blood clots...the others are only approved for prevention.

Both Innohep and Lovenox cost about the same.

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Anticoagulants new low-molecular-weight heparin called Innohep

new low-molecular-weight heparin called Innohep

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