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Lofh 5000IU Injection 1’S
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* Country of Origin: India
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Introduction About LOFH 5000IU INJECTION
LOFH
5000IU INJECTIONcontains Heparin which belongs to the group of
medicines called Anticoagulants. It is used to manage blood clots in leg
veins (deep vein thrombosis), blood clots in the lung (pulmonary
embolism), chest pains resulting from disease of the heart arteries
(unstable angina pectoris), severe blockages affecting arteries in the
legs (acute peripheral arterial occlusion).
LOFH 5000IU INJECTION
is also used during heart, lung operations, during kidney dialysis and
management of blood clots in the heart following a heart attack (mural
thrombosis). A blood clot or thrombus is a gel-like collection of blood
that form in arteries or veins when blood changes from liquid to
partially solid form.
LOFH 5000IU INJECTION is not recommended
for use if you have liver disease, serious bleeding problems,
haemophilia, bruise easily, high blood pressure, tuberculosis, major
trauma, have had severe skin problems resulting from previous heparin
management, surgery of the brain, spine or eye, a lumbar puncture or
receiving anesthetic, had an operation, thrombocytopenia, bleeding into
the brain, drink a lot of alcohol.
Before receiving LOFH 5000IU
INJECTIONinform your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, a
condition that makes you bleed easily, or suffer from excess acid or
high levels of potassium in your blood. Do not consume alcohol, tobacco,
or smoke during this management.
LOFH 5000IU INJECTION should be
used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. LOFH 5000IU
INJECTION is not recommended for use in premature and newborn babies (up
to 4 weeks old). Ask for your doctor’s advice.
LOFH 5000IU
INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients above 60 years
of age. The most common side effects of receiving LOFH 5000IU INJECTION
are red lumps or red, itchy patches like eczema at injection site.
Consult your doctor if symptoms do not show improvement.
Uses Of LOFH 5000IU INJECTION
To manage,
- deep vein thrombosis
- pulmonary embolism
- acute peripheral arterial occlusion
- unstable angina pectoris
- prevent clots during heart, lung operations, kidney dialysis
- mural thrombosis
How LOFH 5000IU INJECTION Works
LOFH
5000IU INJECTION binds to the antithrombin (an enzyme present in the
clotting system) which in turn inhibits several clotting factors such as
factor Xa, factor IIa. This inactivation of thrombin manages the
formation of clots and prolongs the clotting time of blood.
How to use LOFH 5000IU INJECTION
LOFH
5000IU INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a
vein as an intravenous infusion. It should not be given into a muscle.
Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration depending on your
age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of LOFH 5000IU INJECTION
Common
- red lumps or red, itchy patches like eczema at the injection site
Rare
- raised levels of potassium in the blood, particularly in patients with kidney failure or diabetes (feel tired and weak)
- irritation or sloughing of skin at the injection site
Stop receiving LOFH 5000IU INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- severe
allergic reactions (itchy skin rash, eye irritation, runny nose,
wheezing, rapid breathing, blue tinge to the lips, fever, chills,
swelling of the eyes and lips, and shock) - thrombocytopenia may
result in the formation of dangerous blood clots causing chest pains,
shortness of breath, coughing, dizziness or loss of consciousness - signs
of developing paralysis (after having an epidural or spinal anesthetic,
tingling, weakness or numbness in legs or lower body, back pain,
incontinence of urine or back passage) - unusual bruising or purple spots on skin, unusual bleeding from gums, nose, urine, stool, or injury
How To Manage Side Effects
Itchy skin:
Hot
water makes your skin irritated, so avoid taking hot showers. Do not
scratch the affected area. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when
outdoors. To soothe and hydrate irritated skin, apply moisturizers.
Contact your doctor if the itching worsens.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
LOFH
5000IU INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women. Inform
your doctor or nurse know prior to receiving LOFH 5000IU INJECTION if
you are pregnant, wish to become pregnant or have a history of, or have a
known risk of miscarriage. If LOFH 5000IU INJECTION is given, bleeding
may be a problem during pregnancy or after delivery. Your bones may get
thinner if you receive LOFH 5000IU INJECTION for a long-time during
pregnancy. If you are pregnant and are going to have an epidural
anesthetic, you should stop having the medicine. Consult your doctor
before receiving it.
Breastfeeding
LOFH
5000IU INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as
it will be given to you after evaluating the risk and benefit ratio.
Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Driving and Using Machines
LOFH 5000IU INJECTION does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Alcohol
Do not consume alcohol while receiving LOFH 5000IU INJECTION.
Kidney
LOFH
5000IU INJECTION should be used with caution patients having kidney
disease, dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor
before receiving it.
Liver
LOFH
5000IU INJECTIONis not recommended for use in patients who suffer from
severe liver problems which can lead to bleeding into the esophagus.
LOFH 5000IU INJECTION should be used with caution in mild to moderate
liver disease, dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult with your
doctor before receiving LOFH 5000IU INJECTION.
Allergy
Do not receive LOFH 5000IU INJECTION if you are allergic to Heparin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Others
LOFH 5000IU INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
- drink large amounts of alcohol
- have high blood pressure
- are bleeding from anywhere in the body (apart from your normal periods)
- have hemophilia (a genetic disorder) or any other bleeding problem
- have or have ever had thrombocytopenia (prevents blood from clotting properly)
- bruise easily or have lots of purple spots that look like bruises (purpura)
- are suffering from tuberculosis (TB)
- have had severe skin problems resulting from previous management with heparin
- are about to have surgery of the spine or eye, brain, or a lumbar puncture
- have recently had an operation
- have bleeding into the brain
Before receiving LOFH 5000IU INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- are having an epidural or spinal anesthetic
- have
any condition which makes you likely to bleed more easily (stomach
ulcer, hiatus hernia, inflammation of the heart, problems in the back of
your eye, piles, a stroke, cancer or threatened miscarriage) - suffer from diabetes
- suffer from excess acid or high levels of potassium in your blood
- smoke
Use in pediatrics:
LOFH
5000IU INJECTION is not recommended for use in premature and newborn
babies (up to 4 weeks old). Consult with your child’s doctor.
Use in geriatrics:
LOFH
5000IU INJECTIONshould be used with caution in elderly patients above
60 years of age. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your
doctor before receiving it.
Interactions
A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Before receiving LOFH 5000IU INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- medicines used to manage pain and inflammation (Ex. diclofenac (especially intravenous), ibuprofen, aspirin)
- medicines used to manage shock (Ex. dextran solutions)
- medicines which may interfere with clotting of the blood (Ex. dipyridamole, epoprostenol, clopidogrel or streptokinase)
- medicines used to manage infections (Ex. cephalosporins, gentamicin, amikacin, neomycin or tobramycin)
- medicines
used to manage high blood pressure or heart problems (Ex. captopril
enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, losartan or valsartan, aliskiren) - medicines that may increase the potassium level in blood (Ex. amiloride, triamterene, eplerenone or spironolactone)
- glyceryl trinitrate given into a vein (used for coronary heart disease)
- medicines used to manage gout (Ex. probenecid)
Overdosage:
LOFH
5000IU INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a
nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose.
However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual
symptoms like severe bleeding.
| Weight | 25 g |
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