Fondazest 2.5 Injection
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Product introduction
Fondazest 2.5 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.
Fondazest 2.5 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.
Fondazest 2.5 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 Fondazest Injection
Benefits of Fondazest Injection
In Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis refers to the formation of a clot in a vein that is deeply located in the body. Fondazest 2.5 Injection prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis. It helps prevent the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
In Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism refers to clotting of blood in your lungs. Fondazest 2.5 Injection prevents this clot formation in your lungs. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke. It prevents the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Fondazest 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 Fondazest
- Bleeding
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
How to use Fondazest Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Fondazest Injection works
Fondazest 2.5 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 Fondazest 2.5 Injection.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fondazest 2.5 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
Fondazest 2.5 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 Fondazest 2.5 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fondazest 2.5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fondazest 2.5 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fondazest 2.5 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Fondazest 2.5 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Fondazest 2.5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fondazest 2.5 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Fondazest Injection?
If you miss a dose of Fondazest 2.5 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
- Fondazest 2.5 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Synthetic Glucopyranoside
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Selective inhibitor of activated Factor X
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Fondazest 2.5 Injection
Once A Day
76%
Once A Week
9%
Alternate Day
9%
Once A Month
3%
Twice A Week
3%
What are you using Fondazest Injection for?
Deep vein thr*
100%
*Deep vein thrombosis
How much was the improvement?
Poor
56%
Average
44%
What were the side-effects while using Fondazest 2.5 Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Fondazest Injection?
With food
100%
Please rate Fondazest 2.5 Injection on price
Expensive
100%
FAQs
Can the use of Fondazest 2.5 Injection increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Fondazest 2.5 Injection increases the risk of bleeding, and the affects of Fondazest 2.5 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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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Country of origin: India
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