Aprostat 500000IU Injection
Aprostat 500000IU Injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. You should not use it if you have any known allergies from this injection.
Aprostat 500000IU Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
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 must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. You should not use it if you have any known allergies from this injection.
It may cause injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, and redness in some people. Let your doctor know if they bother you. Additionally, inform your doctor if you have undergone any cardiac surgery or you are suffering from any liver disease.
03Uses
Bleeding
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Aprostat 500000IU Injection prevents the breakdown of clots and stops bleeding.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Aprostat 500000IU Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
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.
08Side Effects
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
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
09Safety Information
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.
10Drug 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.
References
Sources and references
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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 81. view
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