Arixtra 2.5mg Injection
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Product introduction
Arixtra 2.5mg Injection is an anticoagulant medicine used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (clot in veins of leg) and pulmonary embolism (clot in artery of lungs). It helps to prevent formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels.
Arixtra 2.5mg Injection also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries, or who have been bedridden for long. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.
Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any bleeding disorder, kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Arixtra 2.5mg Injection also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries, or who have been bedridden for long. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.
Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any bleeding disorder, kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Uses of Arixtra Injection
Side effects of Arixtra Injection
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 Arixtra
- Bleeding
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
How to use Arixtra Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Arixtra Injection works
Arixtra 2.5mg Injection is an anticoagulant. It stops the action of a substance (clotting factor Xa) from working in the blood. This prevents the formation of unwanted blood clots (thrombosis) in the blood vessels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Arixtra 2.5mg Injection.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Arixtra 2.5mg Injection 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
Arixtra 2.5mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Arixtra 2.5mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Arixtra 2.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Arixtra 2.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Arixtra Injection?
If you miss a dose of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Arixtra 2.5mg Injection prevents the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels of legs or lungs.
- It may make you feel dizzy, tired or weak. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
- Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
- Arixtra 2.5mg Injection prevents the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels of legs or lungs.
- It is given by injection, usually under the skin (subcutaneously) of the lower abdominal area.
- It may make you feel dizzy, tired or weak. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
- Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Synthetic Glucopyranoside
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Selective Factor Xa Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Arixtra with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Arixtra 2.5mg Injection
Once A Day
82%
Once A Week
8%
Once A Month
4%
Twice A Week
2%
Alternate Day
2%
Twice A Day
2%
What are you using Arixtra Injection for?
Deep vein thr*
100%
*Deep vein thrombosis
How much was the improvement?
Poor
83%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Arixtra 2.5mg Injection?
Bleeding
25%
No Side Effec*
25%
Rash
25%
Itching
25%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
Can the use of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Arixtra 2.5mg Injection increases the risk of bleeding, and the affects of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection may last for 4 days even after stopping this medicine. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
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Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: France
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