Urokinase 20000IU Injection
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Product introduction
Urokinase 20000IU 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.
Urokinase 20000IU 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.
Urokinase 20000IU 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.
Uses of Urokinase Injection
Side effects of Urokinase 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 Urokinase
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Injection site bleeding
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Urokinase Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Urokinase Injection works
Urokinase 20000IU 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 Urokinase 20000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urokinase 20000IU 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
Urokinase 20000IU 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 Urokinase 20000IU Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urokinase 20000IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Urokinase 20000IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Urokinase 20000IU Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Urokinase 20000IU Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Urokinase 20000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Urokinase 20000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Urokinase Injection?
If you miss a dose of Urokinase 20000IU Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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.
- Urokinase 20000IU 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 Urokinase with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. Urokinase may increase the effect of Apixaban.
Do not consume Apixaban with Urokinase. If concurrent use is essential, watch out f
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).
Urokinase may reduce the efficacy of Streptokinase.
Do not consume Streptokinase with Urokinase. If Streptokinase is essential, ensure a gap of At least 5 days between taking Stre
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Urokinase Injection for?
Pulmonary emb*
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*Pulmonary embolism
FAQs
Can the use of Urokinase 20000IU Injection increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Urokinase 20000IU 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 Urokinase 20000IU Injection?
Urokinase 20000IU Injection can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- 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. pp. 1414-5.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: 6, Cathedral Road, Chennai - 600 086.
Country of origin: India
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