Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion
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Product introduction
Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent or reduce heavy bleeding after any surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, or nosebleeds.
Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. You should not use it if you have any known allergies from this injection.
It may cause injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, and redness in some people. Let your doctor know if they bother you. Additionally, inform your doctor if you have undergone any cardiac surgery or you are suffering from any liver disease.
Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. You should not use it if you have any known allergies from this injection.
It may cause injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, and redness in some people. Let your doctor know if they bother you. Additionally, inform your doctor if you have undergone any cardiac surgery or you are suffering from any liver disease.
Uses of Aprogen Infusion
Side effects of Aprogen Infusion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aprogen
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Aprogen Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Aprogen Infusion works
Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion prevents the breakdown of clots and stops bleeding.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Aprogen Infusion?
If you miss a dose of Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and nosebleeds.
- It is given as a slow injection into a vein.
- Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
- Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
- Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and nosebleeds.
- Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
- If taking for heavy periods, take it on the first day as taking it before or after will not have any benefit.
- Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
- Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive periods.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Antifibrinolytic Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Aprogen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Tretinoin may increase the side effects of Aprotinin.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney dysfunction.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly during the simultaneous use of these medicines and adjust doses
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney dysfunction.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly during the simultaneous use of these medicines and adjust doses
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney dysfunction.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly during the simultaneous use of these medicines and adjust doses
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney dysfunction.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly during the simultaneous use of these medicines and adjust doses
Patient concerns
FAQs
What Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion is and what it is used for?
Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion belongs to a group of medicines called antifibrinolytics, i.e. medicines to prevent blood loss.
How is Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion given?
This injection will usually be given to you lying down by slow injection or infusion (through ‘a drip’) through a catheter into a larger vein in your body.
Can Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion be given to children?
This injection should be avoided in children since its safety and efficacy in children below the age of 18 years have not been established. Consult your doctor for more advice.
What other medications should be avoided while taking Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion?
It is advisable to avoid taking any other anti-fibrinolytic and antibiotics while taking Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion. Inform your doctor before the start of the treatment if you are taking any of these.
What are some of the serious side-effects of Aprogen 1.4mg Infusion?
Some of the serious side-effects of this medicine are blood clots in the lungs, severe blood clotting disorder that results in tissue damage and bleeding, the inability of the blood to clot or coagulate normally, chest pain, and severe allergic shock (anaphylactic shock), which is potentially life-threatening. In such cases, your doctor will stop the treatment completely.
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- Aprotinin. West Haven, CT: Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2003. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
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