Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection
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Product introduction
Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection is a medicine used to break down harmful blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels. It is used to treat patients who have suffered a recent heart attack. It is also used in treating conditions such as pulmonary embolism and stroke.
Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor may closely monitor your condition until you become stable.
Use of this medicine may cause injection site bleeding, nausea, allergic reaction, and a decrease in blood pressure. It may increase your risk of bleeding also. Your doctor will explain the benefits and risks associated with this medicine before it is administered. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.
This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, 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.
Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor may closely monitor your condition until you become stable.
Use of this medicine may cause injection site bleeding, nausea, allergic reaction, and a decrease in blood pressure. It may increase your risk of bleeding also. Your doctor will explain the benefits and risks associated with this medicine before it is administered. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.
This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, 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 Icikinase Injection
Benefits of Icikinase Injection
In Heart attack
Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
In Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism refers to clotting of blood in your lungs. Icikinase 1.5MIU 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 Icikinase 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 Icikinase
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Injection site bleeding
- Decrease in blood pressure
How to use Icikinase Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Icikinase Injection works
Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death and improving outcomes.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Icikinase 1.5MIU 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Icikinase Injection?
If you miss a dose of Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
- 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
Amino acids, Peptides analogues
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
First Generation Thrombolytics
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Icikinase Injection for?
Heart attack
50%
Pulmonary emb*
50%
*Pulmonary embolism
How much was the improvement?
Average
50%
Poor
50%
What were the side-effects while using Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection?
Injection sit*
100%
*Injection site bleeding
How do you take Icikinase Injection?
Empty stomach
100%
Please rate Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection on price
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Q. Can the use of Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection increases the risk of bleeding. 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.
Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection?
Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
Disclaimer:
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
- Fox KA, White HD, Gersh BJ, et al. Antithrombotic Agents: Platelete Inhibitors, Acute Anticoagulants, Fibrinolytics, and Chronic Anticoagulants. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 384-85.
- Weitz JI. Blood Coagulation and Anticoagulant, Fibrinolytic, and Antiplatelet Drugs. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 866.
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