Abcixirel 10mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet medicines or blood thinners. It prevents the clotting of blood in the heart during, before, or after an angioplasty (procedure to improve blood flow to the heart).
Abcixirel 10mg 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.
Use of this medicine may cause low blood platelets and increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. Your doctor will explain the benefits and risks associated with this medicine before it is administered.
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 Abcixirel Injection
Unstable angina
Blood clots
How to use Abcixirel Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Abcixirel Injection works
Abcixirel 10mg Injection is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abcixirel 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Abcixirel 10mg 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abcixirel 10mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Abcixirel 10mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
CAUTION
Abcixirel 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abcixirel 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Abcixirel 10mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Abcixirel 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abcixirel 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Abcixirel 10mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Abcixirel Injection?
If you miss a dose of Abcixirel 10mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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My father in law is being admitted in hospital due to blood clot in brain. His right leg and arm seems to be paralysed. Doctors in the hospital not briefing us on the problem exactly. Need your second opinion. His age is 67. Having Smoking habit.
I had high blood pressure on 10 jan 2017 and on 12 jan2017 i had blood clot making discomfort in my nose and i have thyroid too am taking pills for it plz tell me why m having these blood clots in my nose
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
consult ENT surgeon, how can i tell without looking or examininng
What were the side-effects while using Abcixirel 10mg Injection?
Low blood pla*
50%
Bleeding
50%
*Low blood platelets
How do you take Abcixirel Injection?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
FAQs
Can the use of Abcixirel 10mg Injection increase the risk of bleed
Yes, Abcixirel 10mg 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 Abcixirel 10mg Injection?
Abcixirel 10mg Injection can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
When will I feel better after taking Abcixirel 10mg Injection?
Abcixirel 10mg 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 Abcixirel 10mg Injection. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.
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