Ethamsylate
Ethamsylate is prescribed to treat or control abnormal bleeding.
Ethamsylate Dosage forms & Strength :-
• Ethamsylate 125 mg injection for intravenous administration only.
• Ethamsylate 250 mg tablet for oral use.
• Ethamsylate 250 mg injection for intravenous administration only.
• Ethamsylate 500 mg tablet for oral use.
Ethamsylate Uses :-
Ethamsylate is also used to cure or control abnormal bleeding in conditions like periods and dysfunctional uterine bleeding (any bleeding from the vagina that varies from a woman's normal menstrual cycle).
Ethamsylate is prescribed for :
Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstruation (periods) with heavy or lengthen bleeding. Ethamsylate is use in controling heavy bleeding during periods.
Post operative hemorrhage :
Postoperative hemorrhage is immoderate internal bleeding after surgery. Ethamsylate is used to cure or treat immoderate internal bleeding after a surgical procedure.
Ethamsylate also can be used to cure or reduce bleeding before, during or after difficult surgeries.
Ethamsylate normalizes the blood vessel walls and grow platelet count at the bleeding site. It acts by increasing the capacity of platelets to stick together and helps in the formation of blood clots.
Ethamsylate Dosage :-
Ethamsylate is a prescription medicine.
Take Ethamsylate exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.
The dosage and duration of Ethamsylate will be decided by the doctor based on your medical condition.
Take the Ethamsylate in the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor.
It is better to take Ethamsylate at a fixed time every day.
If you miss a dose of Ethamsylate, take Ethamsylate as soon as you remember. Complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Ethamsylate Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Ethamsylate can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
• skin rash,
• Vomiting,
• Nausea,
• Headache,
• Redness,
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
How Ethamsylate Works :-
Ethamsylate :
Ethamsylate is a hemostatic agent.
Ethamsylate acts by stabilizing the walls of the capillaries, increasing platelet aggregation to form clots. Hence it manage bleeding.
Thus, Ethamsylate treat or control abnormal bleeding.
Precautions & Warnings :-
• Avoid using it if you are having medical conditions such as porphyria (a rare disorder that mostly affects your skin or nervous system), fibroids (abnormal growth in the uterus) etc.
• Pregnancy :
Ethamsylate is not suggested for use in pregnancy as no information is available about the safety of Ethamsylate. So, if you are pregnant, talk your doctor before taking Ethamsylate.
• Breast-feeding :
Ethamsylate is not suggested for use in breastfeeding as no information is available about the safety of Ethamsylate. So, if you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking Ethamsylate.
• Ethamsylate can interact with other medical state and any medication you may be taking. Tell your doctor if you have heart, liver or kidney problems if any and also about other medicines that you are taking.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking Ethamsylate. Your doctor can monitor your clotting or bleeding time for safety feature.
• Fibroids :
Ethamsylate is not sugested for use in women who have fibroids (abnormal growth in the uterus).
• Avoid taking Ethamsylate if you are allergic to it. Take immediate medical help if you notice any symptoms like skin rash, itching/swelling (mainly of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
• Porphyria :
Porphyria is a disorder taking place due to the accumulation of red blood cell proteins. Ethamsylate is not suggested to use if you have such a condition.
• Fever :
Ethamsylate can cause an increase in body temperature. Consult your doctor immediately if you undergo a high fever. Your doctor can adjust the dose or switch you to another alternative based on your medical condition.
• Other medicines :
Ethamsylate can interact with other medicines and can cause critical side effects. So, it is advised that you must inform your doctor about all the medicines that you are using, before taking Ethamsylate.
• Use in menorrhagia :
Ethamsylate should be started only during menstruation to control excessive menstrual bleeding.
• Start eating a small portion of meals and avoid spicy rich food. If you get diarrhoea while taking Ethamsylate, call your doctor immediately. Drink more amount of water to keep your body hydrated.
• Do not crush, break or chew Ethamsylate in the mouth. Take the tablet immediately after peeling it from the strip.
• Inform the doctor if you have a allergy to ethamsylate. Besides taking Ethamsylate, you can use a heating pad to get relief in your periods. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before taking Ethamsylate.
Ethamsylate Brand Name :-
Ethamsylate Price :-
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Ethamsylate Storage :-
Ethamsylate : store below 30°C
Classification :-
Drug Name : Ethamsylate,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treat abnormal bleeding
FAQs :-
What is Ethamsylate?
Ethamsylate is a hemostatic agent. Ethamsylate is used to control abnormal bleeding.
Ethamsylate can be taken during pregnancy?
Ethamsylate is not suggested to use in pregnancy as no information is available about the safety of Ethamsylate. So, if you are pregnant, talk to your doctor before taking Ethamsylate.
Ethamsylate can be taken while breast-feeding?
Ethamsylate is not suggested for use in breastfeeding as no information is available about the safety of Ethamsylate. So, if you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking Ethamsylate.