Hepakal 5000 IU Injection
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Product introduction
Hepakal 5000 IU Injection is an anticoagulant which prevents abnormal clotting of blood. It not only prevents the formation of harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs, and heart but also stops them from growing bigger.
Hepakal 5000 IU Injection belongs to a group of medicines called anticoagulants. It affects the blood flow in the vessels. It is effective medicine used to treat blood clots that have formed abnormally inside the blood vessels. It makes your blood flow more easily.
Hepakal 5000 IU Injection belongs to a group of medicines called anticoagulants. It affects the blood flow in the vessels. It is effective medicine used to treat blood clots that have formed abnormally inside the blood vessels. It makes your blood flow more easily.
Uses of Hepakal Injection
- Prevention of Blood clots
Benefits of Hepakal Injection
In Prevention of Blood clots
Formation of blood clots blocks one or more veins, usually in your legs. Hepakal 5000 IU Injection is used to prevent formation of blood clots near the surface of your skin. It dissolves the clots and also relieves pain and inflammation by increasing the blood flow. This improves the overall healing process.
Hepakal 5000 IU Injection is given as an injection by the doctor and should not be self-administered. The condition usually improves on its own in some time. Additionally, the doctor might recommend applying heat to the painful area, elevating the affected leg, using an over-the-counter painkiller and possibly wearing compression stockings.
Hepakal 5000 IU Injection is given as an injection by the doctor and should not be self-administered. The condition usually improves on its own in some time. Additionally, the doctor might recommend applying heat to the painful area, elevating the affected leg, using an over-the-counter painkiller and possibly wearing compression stockings.
Side effects of Hepakal 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 Hepakal
- Bleeding
- Erythema (skin redness)
How to use Hepakal Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Hepakal 5000 IU Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hepakal 5000 IU 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepakal 5000 IU Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Hepakal 5000 IU Injection is released in small amounts in the breast milk and amounts reaching the baby are also small, which would not be expected to cause any harmful effects to the baby.
Hepakal 5000 IU Injection is released in small amounts in the breast milk and amounts reaching the baby are also small, which would not be expected to cause any harmful effects to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Hepakal 5000 IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepakal 5000 IU Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Hepakal 5000 IU Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Hepakal 5000 IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Notify your doctor if you see blood in your urine or stool or any unusual bleeding from your skin, gums or nose.
- Inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, and throat while you receive this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulfur-Rich Glycosaminoglycan
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)
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