Fibrostat 500mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent or reduce bleeding in conditions like tooth removal, heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleed, and in any oral, prostate, or bladder surgery.
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of clots which leads to the stoppage of bleeding. This medicine must be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should not take it if you have any known allergy to this medicine.
The most common side effects include tiredness and pain in muscle, bone, or joint. Inform your doctor if you have undergone any cardiac surgery or you are suffering from any kidney disease.
This medicine is safe to use in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. It is also safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases. It is advised not to consume alcohol after taking this medicine as there can be excessive drowsiness.
Uses of Fibrostat Capsule
Side effects of Fibrostat Capsule
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 Fibrostat
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Joint pain
- Headache
- Back pain
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Sinus disorder
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Allergic dermatitis
- Lightheadedness
- Thromboembolism
How to use Fibrostat Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Fibrostat 500mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Fibrostat Capsule works
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots to control excessive bleeding during periods, or after surgery.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Fibrostat 500mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fibrostat 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fibrostat 500mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Fibrostat Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Fibrostat 500mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Fibrostat 500mg Capsule 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 Fibrostat with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may nullify the effects of both drugs.
Do not consume Phenindione with Tranexamic Acid. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
Do not consume Warfarin with Tranexamic Acid. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
If given together, they will mutually decrease the efficacy of each other.
Do not consume Acenocoumarol with Tranexamic Acid.
Tranexamic Acid may block the action of Reteplase.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Tranexamic Acid may block the action of Tenecteplase.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can Fibrostat 500mg Capsule cause pulmonary embolism?
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule promotes blood clotting and can rarely cause blood clot to travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) which can turn fatal sometimes. Pulmonary embolism is not a common side effect in patients taking Fibrostat 500mg Capsule but can occur in overdosing, patients with long bedrest or prone individuals. Evidence suggests that the increased risk of clot can be due to some other additional risk factors as well.
Can you take Fibrostat 500mg Capsule on an empty stomach?
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole and should not be crushed or chewed.
Can I take Fibrostat 500mg Capsule for more than 5 days?
The dose and duration of this medicine is decided by the type of disease for which it is prescribed. For heavy bleeding during monthly menstruation, it is usually taken for up to 5 days. For other conditions it can be prescribed for less than 5 days and even more that 5 days which is decided by the prescribing physician.
Does Fibrostat 500mg Capsule affect fertility?
No, Fibrostat 500mg Capsule does not affect fertility. It is taken for heavy menstrual bleeding and evidence suggests no interference of this medicine with ovulation (release of eggs from the ovaries). Therefore, this medicine is not a type of contraceptive medicine and it will not affect your chances of becoming pregnant.
Can Fibrostat 500mg Capsule be taken for nose bleeding?
Yes, Fibrostat 500mg Capsule can be used for nose bleeding. It helps to clot the blood and prevent bleeding. If the bleeding is frequently observed then the medicine can be even taken for a week.
Can Fibrostat 500mg Capsule cause pulmonary embolism?
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule promotes blood clotting and can rarely cause blood clot to travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) which can turn fatal sometimes. Pulmonary embolism is not a common side effect in patients taking Fibrostat 500mg Capsule but can occur in overdosing, patients with long bedrest or prone individuals. Evidence suggests that the increased risk of clot can be due to some other additional risk factors as well.
Can you take Fibrostat 500mg Capsule on an empty stomach?
Fibrostat 500mg Capsule can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole and should not be crushed or chewed.
Can I take Fibrostat 500mg Capsule for more than 5 days?
The dose and duration of this medicine is decided by the type of disease for which it is prescribed. For heavy bleeding during monthly menstruation, it is usually taken for up to 5 days. For other conditions it can be prescribed for less than 5 days and even more that 5 days which is decided by the prescribing physician.
Does Fibrostat 500mg Capsule affect fertility?
No, Fibrostat 500mg Capsule does not affect fertility. It is taken for heavy menstrual bleeding and evidence suggests no interference of this medicine with ovulation (release of eggs from the ovaries). Therefore, this medicine is not a type of contraceptive medicine and it will not affect your chances of becoming pregnant.
Can Fibrostat 500mg Capsule be taken for nose bleeding?
Yes, Fibrostat 500mg Capsule can be used for nose bleeding. It helps to clot the blood and prevent bleeding. If the bleeding is frequently observed then the medicine can be even taken for a week.
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