U Frag 5000IU Injection is a medicine used to break down harmful blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels. It is used to treat patients who have suffered a recent heart attack. It is also used in treating conditions such as pulmonary embolism and stroke.
U Frag 5000IU Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor may closely monitor your condition until you become stable.
Use of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting, injection site bleeding, allergic reaction, and a decrease in blood pressure. It may increase your risk of bleeding also. Your doctor will explain the benefits and risks associated with this medicine before it is administered. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.
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.
U Frag 5000IU Injection is used in heart attacks to dissolve blood clots that block blood flow to the heart. This helps restore circulation quickly, reduce heart damage, and improve survival outcomes.
In Pulmonary embolism
In pulmonary embolism, U Frag 5000IU Injection helps break down clots in the lungs, improving oxygen flow and relieving symptoms like chest pain and breathlessness. It supports faster recovery and prevents complications.
Side effects of U Frag 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 U Frag
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Vomiting
Injection site bleeding
Decreased blood pressure
How to use U Frag Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How U Frag Injection works
U Frag 5000IU Injection works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death and improving outcomes.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with U Frag 5000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
U Frag 5000IU Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
U Frag 5000IU 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 U Frag 5000IU Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
U Frag 5000IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of U Frag 5000IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of U Frag 5000IU Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
U Frag 5000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of U Frag 5000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take U Frag Injection?
If you miss a dose of U Frag 5000IU Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
It 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).
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
U Frag 5000IU Injection helps break down blood clots in blood vessels, thereby treating conditions such as heart attack, pulmonary embolism, and stroke.
It should be given as soon as possible (within 12 hours) after the onset of a heart attack.
It is usually given by your nurse or doctor as an infusion (drip) into a vein.
It 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).
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
Amino acids, Peptides analogues
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
First-Generation Thrombolytics
Interaction with drugs
Taking U Frag with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Apixaban with Urokinase. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. Urokinase may increase the effect of Apixaban.
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Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
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What were the side-effects while using U Frag 5000IU Injection?
No Side Effec*
33%
Injection sit*
17%
Vomiting
17%
Nausea
17%
Fever
17%
*No Side Effect, Injection site bleeding
How do you take U Frag Injection?
With or witho*
50%
With food
50%
*With or without food
Please rate U Frag 5000IU Injection on price
Expensive
75%
Not Expensive
25%
FAQs
Can the use of U Frag 5000IU Injection increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, U Frag 5000IU 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 U Frag 5000IU Injection?
U Frag 5000IU Injection can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
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References
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