Certoparin

Certoparin is known as an anticoagulant and is used to prevent harmful blood clots. It stops existing clots getting any bigger and stops new ones forming in the legs, lungs, brain or heart. This can help prevent Acute coronary syndrome, Deep vein thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism. Certoparin is injected by or under the supervision of doctor. The dose and length of treatment are based on your medical condition, your response to the medicine and what you are being treated for. It may also be based on your age and weight. It is important to keep using this medicine even if you feel no symptoms because it is preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, you could get a blood clot. While taking this medicine you should avoid doing things that increase your risk of bleeding or injury. The most common side effect of this medicine is bleeding. Remember that a severe headache could be a sign of bleeding in the brain. A severe stomach ache could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach. Bleeding can be dangerous and may not be obvious. Look out for symptoms and tell your doctor if you are worried. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or you have had a recent stroke and you should not take it if you have any current bleeding. Some medicines should not be used with Certoparin. Tell your doctor what else you are taking to make sure it is safe. If you have low body weight, you may be at increased risk of bleeding and drinking alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Consult your doctor about using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Certoparin is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.

• Deep vein thrombosis • Pulmonary embolism • Acute coronary syndrome

Certoparin is a low molecular weight Heparin. Certoparin works by interfering with the body`s natural blood clotting mechanism. This mechanism involves a series of complex pathways. Certoparin inactivate thrombin, which plays an important role in blood clot formation. Therefore, Certoparin prevent the formation of blood clots in the body and breakdown pre-existing blood clots. Certoparin has many advantages over normal heparin. These include a more effective anticoagulant effect and reduced risk of bleeding.

Adult Dose: Adult: IV Unstable angina; Venous thromboembolism; Peripheral arterial embolism Loading dose: 5,000 u, then 1,000-2,000 u/hr. Prevention of re-occlusion of the coronary arteries following thrombolytic therapy in MI 5,000 u, then 1,000 u/hr w/ alteplase. SC Venous thromboembolism 15,000 u 12 hrly. Prevention of post-op venous thromboembolism 5,000 u 2 hr before surgery, then 8-12 hrly for 7 days or until patient is ambulant. Prevention of mural thrombosis 12,500 u 12 hrly for at least 10 days.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

If you miss a dose of Certoparin, please consult your doctor.

Common: • Injection site reaction

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Certoparin alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. 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.

Patients predisposed to active bleeding including thrombocytopenia, peptic ulcer disease, cerebrovascular disorders, haemorrhagic blood disorders, bacterial endocarditis, severe hypertension, oesophageal varices. Recent surgery at sites where haemorrhage would be an especial risk. Severe renal and hepatic impairment. Cerebral or subarachnoid haemorrhage, abdominal or thoracic bleeding into closed space, severe traumatic bleed, hepatic, renal, splenic or arterial injury, severe haemostatic defect, arterial thrombosis with heparin-associated thrombocytopenia. IM admin.

Enhanced anticoagulant effect w/ other drugs affecting platelet function or the coagulation system (e.g. platelet aggregation inhibitors, thrombolytic agents, salicylates, NSAIDs, vit K antagonists, dextrans, activated protein C). Decreased anticoagulant effect w/ gyceryl trinitrate infusion. Increased risk of hyperkalaemia w/ ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II antagonists.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Certoparin. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Certoparin during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Certoparin during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Certoparin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Certoparin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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