Hemosin 1 gm/5 ml (Injection)
5 ml ampoule: ৳ 35.00 (2 x 5: ৳ 350.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Aminocaproic acid |
| Company | Chemist laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Treats excessive postoperative bleeding
- Reduces blood loss in coronary artery bypass grafting
- Treats overdose of thrombolytic agents
Pharmacology
- Inhibits plasminogen activators
- Exerts antiplasmin activity
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage adjusted to severity of hemorrhagic event
- Clears rapidly by renal route
- Average dose is 8-16 gm a day
- Equally effective orally and intravenously
Contraindications
- Should not be used with active intravascular clotting process
- Caution required when cause of bleeding is uncertain
- Differentiation between primary fibrinolysis and disseminated intravascular coagulation
Side Effects
- Mild muscle pain or weakness
- Headache, tired feeling
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea
- Decreased amount of semen in men
- Stuffy nose, watery eyes
- Vision problems, ringing in ears
- Mild skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category C drug
- No animal reproduction studies conducted
- Not known whether it can cause fetal harm
Precautions & Warnings
- No established safety and efficacy in patients younger than 18 years
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-fibrinolytic drugs
- Haemostatic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool, dry place
- Protected from light
- Below 30° C
- Keep out of reach of children