


Col 400mg Injection
Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 24 Jun 2026 | 11:39 AM (IST)
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General Information



Product introduction
Col 400mg Injection reduces the risk of having another stroke, especially in a patient who has already had a stroke earlier. It can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. You can reduce your risk of having a blood clot by making changes to your lifestyle, such as not smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and losing weight if you need to.
The most common side effects of Col 400mg Injection are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased white blood cell count. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
This medicine is not suitable for some people. Do not use this medicine if you have a bleeding disorder, have had a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, have problems with your liver, or are taking certain medicines. This medicine may need to be stopped temporarily before planned surgery or dental treatment.
Uses of Col Injection
- Prevention of Stroke
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Col Injection
Col 400mg Injection is an antiplatelet medicine, or blood thinner. It works by preventing cells called platelets from sticking together and helps to prevent your blood from clotting inside veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body, thereby preventing a stroke. It is given as an injection by your doctor or healthcare provider. Take this medicine regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve maximum benefits. It is often prescribed along with a low dose of aspirin, which also helps to prevent blood from clotting.
Col 400mg Injection is an antiplatelet medicine, or blood thinner. It works by preventing cells called platelets from sticking together and helps to prevent your blood from clotting inside veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body, thereby preventing heart attack and stroke. It is given as an injection by your doctor or a nurse. Complement the treatment along with appropriate lifestyle changes to achieve maximum benefits.
Side effects of Col Injection
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Nausea
How to use Col Injection
How Col Injection works
Quick tips
- Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor, as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
- You may be asked for regular blood tests to monitor CBC (complete blood count). Inform your doctor if you experience decreased white blood cells (WBC) and any infection.
- Col 400mg Injection may lower your ability to fight off infections and make you more susceptible to them. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat, and chills).
- If you are scheduled to undergo surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Col 400mg Injection temporarily.
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver
Regular monitoring of liver function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

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References
- Zehnder JL. Drugs Used in Disorders of Coagulation. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 598-99.
- 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. 344-45.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1361.
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- FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar)
- Thyroid Profile Total (T3, T4 & TSH)
- HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
- PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar)
- Lipid Profile
- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
- Urine R/M (Urine Routine & Microscopy)
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- KFT (Kidney Function Test)
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- Vitamin B12
- CRP (C-Reactive Protein), Quantitative
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- Serum Calcium
- Serum Creatinine
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- KFT with Electrolytes (Kidney Function Test with Electrolytes)
- Cholesterol - Total
- Hb (Hemoglobin)
- Complete Hemogram (CBC & ESR)
















