Hamostat 500mg Injection
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Product introduction
Hamostat 500mg Injection is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent bleeding after major heart surgery and it also controls bleeding in thrombocytopenia (accompanying aplastic anemia), liver cirrhosis, urinary bleeding, and some types of cancer.
Hamostat 500mg Injection is used to stop or reduce unwanted bleeding.
Hamostat 500mg Injection is used to stop or reduce unwanted bleeding.
Uses of Hamostat Injection
Benefits of Hamostat Injection
In Bleeding
Hamostat 500mg Injection helps control excessive bleeding in various conditions such as surgeries like heart related surgeries, heavy bleeding during periods, nosebleeds or even cancer. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. It prevents damage to clots, enhances clot formation and helps prevent complications of excessive bleeding such as hemorrhage.
Side effects of Hamostat 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 Hamostat
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Tiredness
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Hamostat 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 Hamostat 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hamostat 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hamostat 500mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Hamostat 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Hamostat 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hamostat 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hamostat 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Hamostat 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. 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
- Hamostat 500mg 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
Medium-Chain Fatty Acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Antifibrinolytic
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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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