Loparin 40 Injection
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Product introduction
Loparin 40 Injection is an anticoagulant used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. It stops the existing clots from getting any bigger and restricts the formation of any new clot. It is also helpful in the prevention of blood clots in veins, a condition called deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Loparin 40 Injection is an anticoagulant which helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs and heart. It is available as an injection that is used under the skin. It can increase the risk of bleeding, so be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling). Let your doctor know if you see blood in your vomits, urine or stool (black or tarry). Unlike other anticoagulants, regular blood test (PT-INR) is not required while taking this medicine. It is important that this medicine should be strictly taken according to the doctor’s advice, and should not be stopped abruptly.
Loparin 40 Injection is an anticoagulant which helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs and heart. It is available as an injection that is used under the skin. It can increase the risk of bleeding, so be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling). Let your doctor know if you see blood in your vomits, urine or stool (black or tarry). Unlike other anticoagulants, regular blood test (PT-INR) is not required while taking this medicine. It is important that this medicine should be strictly taken according to the doctor’s advice, and should not be stopped abruptly.
Uses of Loparin Injection
- Treatment and prevention of Blood clots
Benefits of Loparin Injection
In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots
Loparin 40 Injection prevents new blood clots from forming and prevents the existing ones from getting bigger. It works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. Thus it helps your blood flow smoothly throughout the body. This can help reduce damage caused by clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), heart (heart attack), or other blood vessels (thrombosis). It can also be used to prevent clots from forming after surgery, for example, to replace a knee or hip joint. Although it does not “dissolve” blood clots, it can prevent them from getting bigger so your body can dissolve them over time. It can also make it less likely that parts of a clot will break off and travel to other parts of the body.
Side effects of Loparin 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 Loparin
- Bleeding
- Headache
- Low blood platelets
- Increased liver enzymes
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Fever
- Injection site pain
- Breathing problems
- Edema (swelling)
- Diarrhea
How to use Loparin 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 Loparin 40 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Loparin 40 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
Loparin 40 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Loparin 40 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.
Loparin 40 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
Loparin 40 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Loparin 40 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Loparin 40 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Loparin 40 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, cautious use is advised in patients with underlying liver disease.
However, cautious use is advised in patients with underlying liver disease.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Loparin 40 Injection for the treatment and prevention of blood clots.
- Loparin 40 Injection increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medicines that increase the bleeding risk like aspirin and NSAIDs.
- Inform your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose or wounds that lasts more than 15 minutes or if blood appears in your urine, stool or vomit.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Low molecular weight Heparin (LMWH)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Loparin 40 Injection
Once A Day
87%
Once A Week
6%
Alternate Day
3%
Twice A Month
1%
Once A Month
1%
Twice A Week
1%
Twice A Day
1%
What are you using Loparin Injection for?
Others
60%
Deep vein thr*
40%
*Deep vein thrombosis
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
100%
What were the side-effects while using Loparin 40 Injection?
Injection sit*
50%
Bleeding
50%
*Injection site reaction
How do you take Loparin Injection?
With food
100%
Please rate Loparin 40 Injection on price
Expensive
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Average
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FAQs
Q. How do you administer Loparin 40 Injection?
Loparin 40 Injection is a medicine which is injected beneath the skin. Fix the dose of the medicine and pinch the skin of your stomach between your finger and thumb to make a fold. After having cleaned the area, hold the syringe like a pencil and insert the full length of the needle into the skin fold. Inject the medicine and discard the syringe as instructed by your prescribing physician. Follow the instructions given by the healthcare provider strictly. Contact your doctor in case of any doubt or any reactions associated with the medicine.
Q. What are the conditions where I should be cautious before taking Loparin 40 Injection?
You must give a proper history to your doctor before you start taking Loparin 40 Injection. Inform your doctor if you have a heart valve fitted or have gastric ulcer, high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney problems. You should also let your doctor know if you ever had a reaction to heparin or had a recent stroke, brain or spinal surgery. The chances of side effects and complications increase in presence of these conditions. Consult with your doctor and follow the instructions strictly.
Q. How to store Loparin 40 Injection injections?
Store Loparin 40 Injection injections at 25°C and do not freeze them. The multiple-dose vials should not be stored for more than 28 days after the first use. Discard the injection if you notice any particulate matter or abnormal color in the solution or any damage in the syringe. Read the medicine package leaflet before using this medication and ask the pharmacist in case of any doubt.
Q. Can Loparin 40 Injection be used in heart attack?
Yes, Loparin 40 Injection is used in the treatment of chest pain and heart attack once the standard treatment has been provided to the patient. It is given along with another blood thinner like aspirin. Being a blood-thinning agent, it prevents the blood from clotting and prevents any further episodes and complications.
Q. Is it ok to inject the air bubble in Loparin 40 Injection?
Yes, you should push the air bubbles into the site of injection. Removing the air bubbles leads to loss of the medicine thereby altering the prescribed dose.
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Country of origin: India
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