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Acfast Injection

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Product introduction

Acfast Injection is used in the treatment of pain and inflammation. It helps relieve pain and swelling in postoperative wounds and inflammatory diseases.

Acfast Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should continue taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor tells you it is okay to stop using it.

It is generally well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, it may cause injection site reactions such as pain, redness, and swelling in some people. If any of these symptoms persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Uses of Acfast Injection

Benefits of Acfast Injection

In Pain relief

Acfast Injection helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

In Swelling

Acfast Injection will relieve any pain or inflammation which may be present with the swelling in case of any inflammatory conditions or after surgery. Exercise and massage will also help you recover faster and improve healing. This medicine will enhance your day-to-day activities and help you lead a more comfortable life. Consult a doctor if you are not sure.

Side effects of Acfast 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 Acfast

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Acfast Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Acfast Injection works

Acfast Injection is an enzyme that works by breaking down the chemical messengers involved in pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acfast Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acfast Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acfast Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Acfast Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Acfast Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Acfast Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Acfast Injection?

If you miss a dose of Acfast Injection, consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Acfast Injection helps relieve pain and swelling associated with post-operative wounds and inflammatory diseases.
  • Stop using Acfast Injection at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery as it may interfere with blood clotting.
  • Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or problems with your blood clotting mechanism.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Proteolytic Enzyme
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Proteolytic Enzymes

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Name: Kim Lab
Address: Kuldip Nagar, Ambala Cantt, Haryana
Country of origin: India

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3.0 ml in 1 vial
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