Rofiplag 5mg Injection
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Product introduction
Rofiplag 5mg Injection is a blood thinner which prevents formation of harmful blood clots. It helps to prevent a heart attack in patients presenting with severe chest pain due to a sudden decrease in blood flow to the heart.
Rofiplag 5mg 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 headaches, hematoma, nausea, ecchymosis, postoperative bleeding, and blood in stool or urine. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool.
This medicine is used with caution for some people. 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 breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Rofiplag 5mg 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 headaches, hematoma, nausea, ecchymosis, postoperative bleeding, and blood in stool or urine. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool.
This medicine is used with caution for some people. 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 breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Uses of Rofiplag Injection
- Prevention of Heart attack
- Unstable angina
Benefits of Rofiplag Injection
In Prevention of Heart attack
It 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 or pulmonary embolism). Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
Side effects of Rofiplag 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 Rofiplag
- Headache
- Nausea
- Hematoma
- Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)
- Postoperative bleeding
- Blood in stool
- Blood in urine
How to use Rofiplag Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Rofiplag Injection works
Rofiplag 5mg Injection is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rofiplag 5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rofiplag 5mg 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
CAUTION
Rofiplag 5mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Rofiplag 5mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rofiplag 5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rofiplag 5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Rofiplag 5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rofiplag 5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rofiplag 5mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Rofiplag 5mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Rofiplag Injection?
If you miss a dose of Rofiplag 5mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- 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).
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylalanine derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Rofiplag with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Do not consume Apixaban with Tirofiban. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediatel
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Do not consume Tirofiban with Acenocoumarol. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and bruising and consult your
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can the use of Rofiplag 5mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Rofiplag 5mg 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.
What medicines should I avoid while taking Rofiplag 5mg Injection?
Rofiplag 5mg Injection can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
When will I feel better after taking Rofiplag 5mg Injection?
Rofiplag 5mg Injection reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Rofiplag 5mg Injection. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.
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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
- 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. pp. 871-72.
- 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. p. 355.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1369-70.
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Country of origin: India
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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: April, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Rofiplag 5mg 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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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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