Stepuse 1500000IU Injection
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Product introduction
Stepuse 1500000IU 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.
Stepuse 1500000IU 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.
Stepuse 1500000IU 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 Stepuse Injection
Side effects of Stepuse 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 Stepuse
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Injection site bleeding
- Decrease in blood pressure
How to use Stepuse Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Stepuse Injection works
Stepuse 1500000IU 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 Stepuse 1500000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Stepuse 1500000IU 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 Stepuse 1500000IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Stepuse 1500000IU Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Stepuse 1500000IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Stepuse 1500000IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Stepuse 1500000IU Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Stepuse 1500000IU Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Stepuse 1500000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Stepuse 1500000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Stepuse Injection?
If you miss a dose of Stepuse 1500000IU 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.
- Stepuse 1500000IU Injection helps break down blood clots in blood vessels, thereby treating conditions such as heart attack, pulmonary embolism, and stroke.
- It should be given as soon as possible (within 12 hours) after the onset of a heart attack.
- It is usually given by your nurse or doctor as an infusion (drip) into a vein.
- 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
FAQs
Can the use of Stepuse 1500000IU Injection increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Stepuse 1500000IU 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 Stepuse 1500000IU Injection?
Stepuse 1500000IU Injection can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
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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
- 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.
- Drugs.com. Streptokinase Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Events Pharma
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Country of origin: India
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