Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Hepaxane 2,000 IU (20 mg)/0.2 mL Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Hepaxane 4,000 IU (40 mg)/0.4 mL Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Hepaxane 6,000 IU (60 mg)/0.6 mL Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Hepaxane 8,000 IU (80 mg)/0.8 mL Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Hepaxane 10,000 IU (100 mg)/1 mL Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Hepaxane 12,000 IU (120 mg)/0.8 mL Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Hepaxane 15,000 IU (150 mg)/1 mL Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Sodium enoxaparin
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack
Hepaxane contains the active substance sodium enoxaparin, which is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH).
Hepaxane works in two ways:
Hepaxane can be used to:
Do not use Hepaxane
Warnings and precautions
Hepaxane should not be exchanged with other medicines that belong to the group of low molecular weight heparins. This is because they are not exactly the same and do not have the same activity or instructions for use.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use Hepaxane if:
You may need to have a blood test before starting to use this medicine and while you are using it to check the level of cells involved in blood clotting (platelets) and potassium levels in the blood.
Other medicines and Hepaxane
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might use any other medicines.
Surgical operations and anesthesia
In case you are going to undergo a lumbar puncture or are going to have surgery where spinal or epidural anesthesia is used, inform your doctor that you are using Hepaxane (see "Do not use Hepaxane"). Also, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your spine or if you have undergone spinal surgery.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
If you are pregnant and have a mechanical heart valve, you may have a higher risk of blood clots. Your doctor will discuss this with you.
Driving and using machines
Hepaxane does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.
Hepaxane contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per dose, which is essentially "sodium-free".
It is recommended that the healthcare professional record the trade name and batch number of the medicine you are using.
Follow the administration instructions for this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Using the medication
Do not administer Hepaxane into a muscle (intramuscularly).
How much will be administered to you
Hepaxane can be used in 2 different types of heart attacks, called STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) or non-STEMI. The amount of Hepaxane that you should be administered will depend on your age and the type of heart attack you had.
Non-STEMI heart attack:
STEMI heart attack, if you are under 75 years old:
STEMI heart attack, if you are 75 years old or older:
If you are going to have a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI):
Depending on when you were last administered Hepaxane, your doctor may decide to administer an additional dose of Hepaxane before a PCI. This would be by intravenous injection.
Method of administration
The pre-filled syringe is ready for immediate use.
This medication should not be administered intramuscularly.
Injection through the arterial line of the extracorporeal circuit
To prevent blood clot formation in the tubes of the dialysis equipment, this medication will be injected into the tube that comes out of the body (arterial line).
Technique for intravenous injection [only for the indication of acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation (STEMI)]
In the treatment of acute STEMI, treatment should begin with a single rapid intravenous injection, followed immediately by a subcutaneous injection.
Technique for subcutaneous injection (injection under the skin)
This medication is usually administered by subcutaneous injection.
The injection is best performed by deep subcutaneous injection while the patient is lying down. The administration site should be alternated between the anterolateral and posterolateral walls, alternating the left and right sides of the abdomen. A skin fold should be pinched between the thumb and index finger and the entire needle inserted vertically. The skin fold should not be released until the injection is complete.
Do not massage the injection site after administration.
If you use the 20 mg or 40 mg pre-filled syringes, do not try to remove the air bubble before injection, as this may cause a decrease in the administered dose.
The pre-filled syringe is for single use only.
Do not use this medication if you notice any alteration in the appearance of the solution.
How to self-administer the Hepaxane injection
If you are able to administer Hepaxane to yourself, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to do it. Do not try to inject yourself if you have not been trained to do so. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor or nurse immediately.
Before self-administering Hepaxane
The pre-filled syringe is for single use only and has a safety system that covers the needle after use.
Instructions for self-administering Hepaxane
You should lie down and administer Hepaxane by deep subcutaneous injection. Choose a area on the right or left side of your stomach. It should be more than 5 cm away from the navel and towards the sides.
The Hepaxane pre-filled syringes are for single use only and may or may not have a safety system that covers the needle after use.
Remove the pre-filled syringe from the packaging by pulling on the arrow as indicated on the packaging. Do not remove the syringe by pulling on the plunger, as this could damage it.
4a) For pre-filled syringes equipped with a needle protection system. After completing the injection, firmly hold the syringe cylinder with one hand. With the other hand, hold the base of the cylinder (with wing-shaped handle) and pull until you hear a click. Now the needle is completely covered and protected. The safety wrapper has a lock that allows you to unlock and lock the safety system.
Discard the syringe immediately in the appropriate container.
4b) For pre-filled syringes that are not equipped with a needle protection system
Discard the syringe immediately in the appropriate container.
Changing anticoagulant treatment
Your doctor will request a blood test to determine a parameter called INR and will tell you when to stop treatment with Hepaxane.
Stop using the vitamin K antagonist. Your doctor will request a blood test to determine a parameter called INR and will tell you when to start using Hepaxane.
Stop using Hepaxane. Start taking the direct oral anticoagulant 0-2 hours before the next scheduled injection, and then continue as usual.
Stop taking the direct oral anticoagulant. Do not start treatment with Hepaxane until 12 hours have passed since the last dose of the direct oral anticoagulant.
Use in children and adolescents
The safety and efficacy of Hepaxane have not been evaluated in children or adolescents.
If you use more Hepaxane than you should
If you think you have used too much or too little Hepaxane, inform your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist immediately, even if you do not have any signs of problems. If a child accidentally injects or swallows Hepaxane, take them to the hospital emergency department immediately.
You can also contact the Toxicology Information Service, phone 915620420, indicating the medication and the amount used.
If you forget to use Hepaxane
If you forget to administer a dose, do so as soon as you remember. Do not use a double dose on the same day to make up for missed doses. To ensure that you do not miss any doses, it may be helpful to use a diary.
If you stop treatment with Hepaxane
If you have any other doubts about using this medication, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. It is important that you continue to receive Hepaxane until your doctor decides to stop treatment. If you stop using it, a blood clot may form, which can be very dangerous.
Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
Serious side effects
Stop treatment with Hepaxane and inform your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience any signs of a severe allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, mouth, throat, or eyes).
Stop treatment with Hepaxane and inform your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
Like other similar medications (medications to reduce blood clots), Hepaxane may cause bleeding that could potentially be life-threatening. In some cases, the bleeding may not be apparent.
Contact your doctor immediately if:
Your doctor may decide to keep you under close observation or change your medication.
You must inform your doctor immediately.
Your doctor may request a blood test to check the platelet count.
Other possible side effects:
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that is not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for human use medications: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging after "EXP". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Do not use this medication if you notice any visible changes in the appearance of the solution.
Do not freeze.
The Hepaxane pre-filled syringes are for single use only. Discard unused medication.
Medications should not be thrown away in drains or trash. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need in the SIGRE Point of the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
Hepaxane Composition
Product Appearance and Container Content
Hepaxane is a clear, colorless to pale yellow injectable solution in a pre-filled glass syringe of type I, equipped with an injection needle and needle protector. The syringe may or may not be equipped with a system that protects the needle after injection.
Cartons containing 2, 6, and 10 pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 12 (2 cartons of 6), 20 (2 cartons of 10), 24 (4 cartons of 6), 30 (3 cartons of 10), 50 (5 cartons of 10), and 90 (9 cartons of 10) pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 2, 6, and 10 pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 12 (2 cartons of 6), 20 (2 cartons of 10), 24 (4 cartons of 6), 30 (3 cartons of 10), 50 (5 cartons of 10), and 90 (9 cartons of 10) pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 2, 6, and 10 graduated pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 12 (2 cartons of 6), 20 (2 cartons of 10), 24 (4 cartons of 6), 30 (3 cartons of 10), 50 (5 cartons of 10), and 90 (9 cartons of 10) graduated pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 2, 6, and 10 graduated pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 12 (2 cartons of 6), 20 (2 cartons of 10), 24 (4 cartons of 6), 30 (3 cartons of 10), 50 (5 cartons of 10), and 90 (9 cartons of 10) graduated pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 2, 6, and 10 graduated pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 12 (2 cartons of 6), 20 (2 cartons of 10), 24 (4 cartons of 6), 30 (3 cartons of 10), 50 (5 cartons of 10), and 90 (9 cartons of 10) graduated pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 2, 6, and 10 graduated pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 30 (3 cartons of 10) and 50 (5 cartons of 10) graduated pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 2, 6, and 10 graduated pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 30 (3 cartons of 10) and 50 (5 cartons of 10) graduated pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 2 and 10 pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 2 and 10 pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 30 (3 cartons of 10) pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 2 and 10 graduated pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 30 (3 cartons of 10) graduated pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 2 and 10 graduated pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 30 (3 cartons of 10) graduated pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 2 and 10 graduated pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 30 (3 cartons of 10) graduated pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 10 graduated pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 30 (3 cartons of 10) graduated pre-filled syringes.
Cartons containing 10 graduated pre-filled syringes and multiple packs containing 30 (3 cartons of 10) graduated pre-filled syringes.
The 6,000 IU (60 mg)/0.6 mL, 8,000 IU (80 mg)/0.8 mL, 10,000 IU (100 mg)/1 mL, 12,000 IU (120 mg)/0.8 mL, and 15,000 IU (150 mg)/1 mL pre-filled syringes are graduated.
Only some pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorization Holder
Chemi S.p.A.
Via dei Lavoratori 54,
20092 Cinisello Balsamo, Milan
Italy
Manufacturer
Italfarmaco S.p.A.
Viale Fulvio Testi 330
20126 Milan
Italy
or
EUROFINS BIOLAB S.R.L.
Via Bruno Buozzi, 2 - Vimodrone - 20090 - Italy
You can request more information about this medicinal product by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
ITALFARMACO S.A.
C/ San Rafael 3,
28108 Alcobendas
Madrid
Spain
This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
Belgium: Ghemaxan
Germany: Hepaxane
Denmark: Ghemaxan
Greece: Havetra
Spain: Hepaxane
Finland: Ghemaxan
Italy: Ghemaxan
Netherlands: Ghemaxan
Norway: Ghemaxan
Austria: Ghemaxan
France: Ghemaxan
Ireland: Ghemaxan
Sweden: Ghemaxan
Portugal: Hepaxane
Hungary: Hepaxane
Romania: Hepaxane
Slovakia: Ghemaxan
Date of the last revision of this leaflet: January 2023
Other sources of information
Detailed information about this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es.
You can access detailed and updated information on how to administer this medicinal product by scanning the QR code included in the leaflet and carton with your mobile phone (smartphone). You can also access the same information at the following internet addresses:
Hepaxane 2,000 IU (20 mg)/0.2 mL https://cima.aemps.es/info/83293 | Hepaxane 4,000 IU (40 mg)/0.4 mL https://cima.aemps.es/info/83292 |
Hepaxane 6,000 IU (60 mg)/0.6 mL https://cima.aemps.es/info/83291 | Hepaxane 8,000 IU (80 mg)/0.8 mL https://cima.aemps.es/info/83294 |
Hepaxane 10,000 IU (100 mg)/1 mL https://cima.aemps.es/info/83288 | Hepaxane 12,000 IU (120 mg)/0.8 mL https://cima.aemps.es/info/83290 |
Hepaxane 15,000 IU (150 mg)/1 mL https://cima.aemps.es/info/83289 |
The average price of HEPAXANE 15,000 IU (150 mg)/1 mL PRE-FILLED SYRINGE SOLUTION FOR INJECTION in October, 2025 is around 107.56 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.