Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection
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Product introduction
Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection is used to treat peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation to the arms and legs) and intermittent claudication (pain on walking or at rest caused by poor circulation to the legs). It works by increasing the blood flow to the arms and legs.
Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and weakness. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney 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 Kinetal Injection
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Intermittent claudication
Side effects of Kinetal 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 Kinetal
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Heartburn
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Headache
- Dizziness
How to use Kinetal Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Kinetal Injection works
Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection is a peripheral vasodilator. It works by decreasing the thickness (viscosity) of blood, allowing it to pass more easily through the blood vessels. This effect is beneficial in peripheral vascular disease, where the blood vessels in the arms and legs are narrowed.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Kinetal 20mg/1ml 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
Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Kinetal Injection?
If you miss a dose of Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Do not drive or perform activities that require mental focus until you know how Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection affects you.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor liver function while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Methylxanthine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Hemorrheologic Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Kinetal with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause severe headaches. Ciprofloxacin may raise blood levels of Pentoxifylline.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust
Concurrent use may cause severe headaches. Ciprofloxacin may raise blood levels of Pentoxifylline.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust
Pentoxifylline may raise blood levels of Aminophylline.
Do not consume Aminophylline with Pentoxifylline. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, pa
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Pentoxifylline may raise blood levels of Aminophylline.
Do not consume Aminophylline with Pentoxifylline. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, pa
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Kinetal Injection for?
Intermittent *
50%
Others
50%
*Intermittent claudication
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection?
No Side Effec*
50%
Flushing (sen*
50%
*No Side Effect, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
How do you take Kinetal Injection?
With food
50%
With or witho*
50%
*With or without food
Please rate Kinetal 20mg/1ml Injection on price
Not Expensive
67%
Average
33%
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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
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Marketer details
Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Country of origin: India
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