UROFIX 250000IU Injection Vial

UROFIX 250000IU Injection Vial increases the formation of an enzyme (plasmin) which is responsible for the breakdown of blood clots.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for UROFIX 250000IU Injection Vial

• Bleeding and bruising at injection site
• Blurred vision
• Fast heart rate
• Bleeding from nose and gums
• Bloody or tarry stools
• Red or pink urine
• Numbness
• Weakness
• Severe headache
• Severe stomach pain
• Chest tightness
• Shortness of breath
• High blood pressure
• Nausea and vomiting

Uses of UROFIX 250000IU Injection Vial

What is it prescribed for?

• Pulmonary embolism

  This medicine is used in the treatment of pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung arteries).

• Deep Vein Thrombosis

  This medicine is used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the deep veins of the body).

When not to use?

• Severe bleeding

  This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding, therefore should be used with caution in patients with any bleeding disorder. Inform the doctor if you have any gastrointestinal diseases, previous history of trauma, surgery, stroke or uncontrolled hypertension. Close monitoring is necessary and therapy should be discontinued in case of any signs of internal bleeding.

• Use in children

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

• Severe allergic reactions

  This medicine may cause severe allergic reactions including anaphylactic reactions such as bronchospasm, urticaria, etc. in some patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Other uses

  Your doctor may use this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

• Cerebrovascular diseases

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of cerebrovascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

• High blood pressure

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with severe hypertension (high blood pressure) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Frequent monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinic or hospital setting. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.

• This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinic or hospital setting. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Effect on sleep is not established

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