Celhep 25000IU Injection
Celhep 25000IU 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.
Celhep 25000IU Injection
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Celhep 25000IU 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.
Celhep 25000IU 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.
Celhep 25000IU Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure this medicine is working well and monitor the levels of potassium and platelets.
Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. You should be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects, or engaging in contact sports.
Before you use this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the medicines you are taking. In case of pregnancy, consult your doctor if it is safe to use this medicine.
03Uses
Prevention of Blood clots
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Celhep 25000IU Injection is an anticoagulant. It works by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. Although it does not dissolve the existing blood clots, it prevents them from growing larger and causing blockages in the blood vessels.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Celhep Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Celhep 25000IU Injection, please consult your doctor.n
07Benefits
In Prevention of Blood clots
Formation of blood clots blocks one or more veins, usually in your legs. Celhep 25000IU 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. Celhep 25000IU 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.
08Side Effects
Bleeding
Erythema (skin redness)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Celhep 25000IU Injection.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Celhep 25000IU 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
Celhep 25000IU 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.Celhep 25000IU 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
Celhep 25000IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Celhep 25000IU Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Celhep 25000IU Injection is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Celhep 25000IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug 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.
References
Sources and references
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