Caprin 25000IU Injection (Heparin 25000IU)

About Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml

Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml belongs to a class of drugs called anticoagulants or blood thinner. Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) stroke, Transient ischaemic attack (TIA), heart attacks.  Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition in which blood clots form in deep veins usually in legs. Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which blood clot blocks the arteries in the lungs. stroke is a condition where where a blood clot restricts the flow of blood to your brain, causing brain cells to die and possibly resulting in permanent brain damage or death, Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is condition also called ‘mini-strokes’, these have similar symptoms to a stroke, but the effects usually last less than 24 hours. heart attacks is a condition where a blood clot blocks a blood vessel supplying your heart, starving it of oxygen and causing chest pain and sometimes death.

Blood clots are formed to stop bleeding that occurs due to tissue injury. Though blood clots are useful to stop bleeding, they may be harmful when abnormally formed within blood vessels as they block blood vessels and inhibit blood flow to essential organs such as the brain, heart, or lungs. Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml works by inhibiting the production of fibrin (a protein that binds platelets together and forms a clot) preventing blood clot formation.

Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml is usually given by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer. Some people may experience haemorrhage, thrombocytopenia (low platelets), hypersensitivity reactions, and elevations of liver enzyme (aminotransferase) levels. Most of these side effects of Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. It is not known whether Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml harms baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml. Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml is not recommended for children below 2 months of age. If you have diabetes, kidney or liver problems, bleeding problems, or aged above 60 years, inform your doctor before taking Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml.

Uses of Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml

Prevention of blood clots.

Medicinal Benefits

Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml is primarily used to prevent and treat blood clots by inhibiting the production of fibrin (a protein that binds platelets together and forms a clot). Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml also reduces the risk of blood clots during surgeries (like heart surgery). Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml is used as an anticoagulant in blood transfusion and in a dialysis procedure.

Directions for Use

Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml is given as an intravenous (into a vein) injection, infusion, or subcutaneous (under the skin) injection by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer. If you have any kidney or liver problems, please inform your doctor before taking Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly. If you are elderly, regular blood tests are advised to monitor the effects of Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml treatment.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml

Like all medicines, Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml can cause some common side effects such as red itchy patches or lumps at the site of injection, unusual bleeding, or skin redness. Most of these side effects of Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Use Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml cautiously in conditions with increased risk of bleeding. Use of name contraindicated in patients with HIT – Heparin-induced thrombosis (the abnormal formation of blood clots inside a blood vessel) and HITT (heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis) might occur. Monitoring of blood coagulation tests like platelet count and haematocrit should be done in all patients receiving Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml. Patients should inform the doctor that they are receiving Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml before any surgery is scheduled.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml may have interaction with pain killers (salicylic acid, ibuprofen, indomethacin, phenylbutazone, and celecoxib), dextran, anti-malarial (hydroxychloroquine), blood thinner (abciximab, eptifibatide, dipyridamole), heart medicines (digitalis), antibiotic (tetracycline), nicotine, antiallergics, or blood pressure-lowering pills (nitroglycerin)

Drug-Food Interaction: Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml may interact with alcohol. Avoid foods rich in vitamin K like coriander, cabbage, spinach, broccoli, collard greens, kale (leaf cabbage), black liquorice, turnip greens, avocados, brussels sprouts as they may affect the working of Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml. It is advisable to avoid smoking and use of tobacco products and nicotine as they may reduce the effectiveness of Caprin 25000 Iu Injection 5ml.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use with caution in patients with bleeding problems, low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) and thrombosis (blood clot in veins).