Caprostat Injection
Caprostat Injection works by preventing the breakdown of clots which leads to the stoppage of bleeding. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home.
Caprostat Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Caprostat 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.
Caprostat Injection works by preventing the breakdown of clots which leads to the stoppage of bleeding. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home.
The most common side effects may be injection site reactions, musculoskeletal pain, nasal congestion, and tiredness. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
03Uses
Bleeding
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Caprostat Injection prevents the breakdown of clots and stops bleeding.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Caprostat Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Bleeding
Caprostat 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.
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)
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Tiredness
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Caprostat Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Caprostat 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 Caprostat Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Caprostat Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CAUTION
Caprostat Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Caprostat Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Caprostat Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Caprostat Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Caprostat 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.
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