Icikinase 1.5MIU Injection (Streptokinase 1500000IU)

Description

Icikinase 1.5 MIU Injection is an antithrombotic agent used to dissolve blood clots. It is used in the management of blood clots affecting the blood vessels of the heart, lungs, etc. This medicine is not recommended for use in children since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Icikinase 1.5 MIU Injection
Skin Rash
Flushing
Skin blistering
Shortness of breath
Low blood pressure
Nosebleed
Headache
Muscle pain and weakness
Diarrhea
Chills
Dizziness

Uses of Icikinase 1.5 MIU Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Acute myocardial infarction
This medicine is used in the treatment and prevention of a myocardial infarction (heart attack). It dissolves blood clots and promotes a smooth flow of blood, thus reducing the strain on the heart.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
This medicine is used in the treatment and prevention of deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the deep veins of the body).
Pulmonary Embolism
This medicine is used in the treatment and prevention of pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung arteries).
Arterial thrombosis
This medicine is used in the treatment and prevention of arterial thrombosis (blood clot in the arteries).

When not to use?

Internal bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of active or recent internal bleeding since it may worsen the patient’s condition.
Intracranial neoplasm
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of an intracranial tumor due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to streptokinase or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Surgery
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a recent history of intracranial or intraspinal surgery due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding.
Uncontrolled blood pressure
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of uncontrolled blood pressure since it may worsen the patient’s condition.
Head trauma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a recent history of head trauma due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding.
Acute pancreatitis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of acute pancreatitis since it may worsen the patient’s condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for a short period of time, based on your clinical condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases.
General warnings
Head injury
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a recent history of head injury due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor’s supervision.
Bleeding disorders
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of bleeding disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Kidney diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Frequent monitoring of kidney function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Hepatic diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of hepatic diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Frequent monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Cerebrovascular diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of cerebrovascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Surgey
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a recent history of a surgery due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding.
High blood pressure
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history hypertension (high blood pressure) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Frequent monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

General Instructions

This medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Carefully follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have an allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.