Aprostat 500000IU Injection
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Product introduction
Aprostat 500000IU 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.
Aprostat 500000IU Injection is used to stop or reduce unwanted bleeding.
Aprostat 500000IU Injection is used to stop or reduce unwanted bleeding.
Uses of Aprostat Injection
Benefits of Aprostat Injection
In Bleeding
Aprostat 500000IU 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 Aprostat 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 Aprostat
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Aprostat 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 Aprostat 500000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprostat 500000IU 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
Aprostat 500000IU 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 Aprostat 500000IU Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprostat 500000IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprostat 500000IU 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 Aprostat 500000IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Aprostat 500000IU 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 Aprostat 500000IU Injection is and what it is used for?
Aprostat 500000IU Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antifibrinolytics, i.e. medicines to prevent blood loss.
How is Aprostat 500000IU 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 Aprostat 500000IU 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 Aprostat 500000IU Injection?
It is advisable to avoid taking any other anti-fibrinolytic and antibiotics while taking Aprostat 500000IU 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 Aprostat 500000IU 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: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
Country of origin: India
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₹1340
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50.0 ml in 1 vial
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