Asklerol Injection
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Product introduction
Asklerol Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of varicose veins. It is a sclerosing agent that damages the layer of blood vessels, leading to platelet aggregation. This will lead to an occluded vessel and then it is finally replaced with connective tissue.
Asklerol Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are pain or discomfort in extremity, injection site swelling or pain, and superficial thrombophlebitis. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
This medicine should not be used in pregnant women. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Asklerol Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are pain or discomfort in extremity, injection site swelling or pain, and superficial thrombophlebitis. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
This medicine should not be used in pregnant women. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Asklerol Injection
Benefits of Asklerol Injection
In Varicose veins
Varicose veins are caused due to problems with blood flow from the veins of the legs to the heart causing and this causes discomfort. Asklerol Injection helps improve blood flow, decreases narrowing of veins due to clotting of blood, and promotes healing. This ensures to relieve symptoms of varicose veins such as pain and inflammation. Eventually, it can help you carry out your daily activities easily and improves the quality of life.
Side effects of Asklerol 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 Asklerol
- Injection site pain
- Pain in extremities
- Thrombophlebitis
How to use Asklerol Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Asklerol Injection works
Polidocanol belongs to a class of medication called sclerosing agents. It locally damages the endothelium of blood vessels, leading to platelets aggregation, thereby leading to formation of blood clots as well as scar tissue which in turn reduces the lumen of some enlarged veins.
.Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Asklerol Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Asklerol Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Asklerol 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 Asklerol Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Asklerol Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Asklerol Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Asklerol Injection?
If you miss a dose of Asklerol Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Asklerol Injection is used for the treatment of varicose veins.
- Wear a compression bandage or stocking soon after the injection, continuously for 2 to 3 days and for 2 to 3 weeks during the daytime, to prevent clot formation.
- Compression stockings should be thigh or knee-high depending uponthe area treated in order to provide adequate coverage.
- Walk for at least 10 minutes post-therapy along with wearing the compression bandage with the help of a caregiver.
- Avoid heavy or strenuous exercise for 2-3 days post-therapy. Long-distance travel while sitting should also be avoided (in a car or airplane).
- Avoid exposure to sunlight, hot baths, or sauna for 2-3 days post-treatment.
- Take precautions as advised by your doctor before application of ice or heating pads on the treated leg.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Polyethylene Glycols
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
Sclerosing agent-Varicose Vein
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Marketer details
Name: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Asklerol Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Asklerol Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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