Aprogen 14mg Injection
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Product introduction
Aprogen 14mg Injection is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent or reduce heavy bleeding after any surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, or nosebleeds.
Aprogen 14mg Injection is used to stop or reduce unwanted bleeding.
Aprogen 14mg Injection is used to stop or reduce unwanted bleeding.
Uses of Aprogen Injection
Benefits of Aprogen Injection
In Bleeding
Aprogen 14mg Injection helps control excessive bleeding in various conditions such as surgeries, heavy bleeding during periods, nosebleeds etc. It prevents damage to clots, enhances clot formation and helps prevent complications of excessive bleeding such as hemorrhage. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Aprogen Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aprogen
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Aprogen Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aprogen 14mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprogen 14mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprogen 14mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Aprogen 14mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprogen 14mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprogen 14mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Aprogen 14mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Aprogen 14mg Injection helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and nosebleeds.
- It is given as a slow injection into a vein.
- Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
- Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Antifibrinolytic
Patient concerns
FAQs
What Aprogen 14mg Injection is and what it is used for?
Aprogen 14mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antifibrinolytics, i.e. medicines to prevent blood loss.
How is Aprogen 14mg Injection given?
This injection will usually be given to you lying down by slow injection or infusion (through ‘a drip’) through a catheter into a larger vein in your body.
Can Aprogen 14mg Injection be given to children?
This injection should be avoided in children since its safety and efficacy in children below the age of 18 years have not been established. Consult your doctor for more advice.
What other medications should be avoided while taking Aprogen 14mg Injection?
It is advisable to avoid taking any other anti-fibrinolytic and antibiotics while taking Aprogen 14mg Injection. Inform your doctor before the start of the treatment if you are taking any of these.
What are some of the serious side-effects of Aprogen 14mg Injection?
Some of the serious side-effects of this medicine are blood clots in the lungs, severe blood clotting disorder that results in tissue damage and bleeding, the inability of the blood to clot or coagulate normally, chest pain, and severe allergic shock (anaphylactic shock), which is potentially life-threatening. In such cases, your doctor will stop the treatment completely.
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Marketer details
Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
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