Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet is an oral anticoagulant which helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain and heart. It is used for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and stroke prevention.
Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet should be taken as advised by the doctor. You may take it with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm.
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. If you are going under any surgery or dental treatment then you may need to stop this medicine for some time but only after consulting with your doctor.
Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any 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.
Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet should be taken as advised by the doctor. You may take it with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm.
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. If you are going under any surgery or dental treatment then you may need to stop this medicine for some time but only after consulting with your doctor.
Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any 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 Unifarin Tablet
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Stroke prevention
- Blood clots
Side effects of Unifarin Tablet
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 Unifarin
- Bleeding
How to use Unifarin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet with Vitamin K rich food such as spinach, collards, broccoli, spring onions, cucumber and dried basil.
Avoid Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet with Vitamin K rich food such as spinach, collards, broccoli, spring onions, cucumber and dried basil.
How Unifarin Tablet works
Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet is an anticoagulant. It works by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. Although it does not dissolve the existing blood clots, it prevents them from growing larger and causing blockages in the blood vessels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular blood tests are recommended when you are taking this medicine.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular blood tests are recommended when you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Unifarin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Avoid making sudden major changes to your diet during treatment with this medicine.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet as this may increase its side effects.
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet temporarily.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
- You have been prescribed Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet to help prevent blood clots.
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet is working properly.
- Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet 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).
- Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
- Avoid making sudden major changes to your diet during treatment with this medicine.
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet temporarily.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet as this may increase its side effects.
- 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
4-Hydroxycoumarin Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Vitamin K Antagonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Unifarin 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.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor may frequently monitor yo
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor may frequently monitor yo
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor may frequently monitor yo
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor may frequently monitor yo
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor may frequently monitor yo
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can the use of Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet 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 Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet?
Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
When will I feel better after taking Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet?
Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet 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 Unifarin 2.5mg Tablet. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.
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Name: Oriental Pharma
Address: A-294, Okhla Phase-1, New Delhi-110 020
Country of origin: India
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