Clexane V Inhixa injections

[Meditationconvert]

Hi there

I've just been given meds and I'm used to Clexane but this time I've got a batch of Inhixa. Same dose and meant to be same thing but syringe looks double the size!!! 😳😳

Anyone using Inhixa and all ok?? Makes me a little nervous when brand is changed?!?

Thanks

[Sarah_37]

Inhixa is still the exact same ingredient so you shouldn’t find it any different, just scary when they look different x

[Meditationconvert in reply to Sarah_37]

Thank you that helps 😊

[Poppy_2018]

Hi, they are exactly the same drug, just different brands, so no need to worry about switching. There is a supply problem with clexane so inhixa is being used much more now.

The syringes are quite different though. I've used both and found clexane much more user friendly! I didnt really like the inhixa syringes, found them quite tricky to use although it did get easier after the first couple of times. Good luck!

[Meditationconvert in reply to Poppy_2018]

Thanks feeling more reassured and first one down last night 😊

[Poppy_2018 in reply to Meditationconvert]

Excellent! I also find medication quite daunting when it is new to me. I started cetrotide injections today - first time to do them! Was a bit worried but it all turned out fine 😊

[Wishingfortheday]

I prefer the Inhixa syringes as I find it easier to avoid bruising - the way the Clexane ones are designed to cover over the needle after the injection made it quite difficult to do smoothly. But it's the same medicine, so just personal preference really xx

[Meditationconvert in reply to Wishingfortheday]

I just looked at the size of syringe compared to Clexane and thought 😳👀😂💉

All ok though 😊

[Wishingfortheday in reply to Meditationconvert]

True! I don't think you'll have any problem with it though, just takes some getting used to 😊

[Cinderella5]

Ive taken both, they are the same so try not to worry! I think sometimes there is a bit of a shortage of clexane which is just a brand name so you get supplied with other names like Inhixa.xx

[Meditationconvert in reply to Cinderella5]

Thanks for the reassurance ☺️

[DC5867]

It’s the exact same thing, just a different brand. I found those needles a bit better than the clexane.