Uronase500000IU/10ml
Injection
Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Uronase. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Uronase is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Uronase 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 Uronase is intended for use in hospitalised patients. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Uronase is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Uronase may not be needed in th... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Uronase should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Uronase may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Uronase 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 rec... View More
Uses of Uronase
- Heart attack
- Pulmonary embolism
Side effects of Uronase
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Injection site bleeding
How to use Uronase
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Uronase works
Uronase works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue... View More
What if you forget to take Uronase?
If you miss a dose of Uronase, please consult your doctor.
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. f... View More
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
Indication
Acute MI, Pulmonary embolism, Thromboembolism, Deep vein thrombosis
Adult Dose
Intravenous Deep vein thrombosis Adult: Initially, 4400 units/kg dissolved in 15 ml of sodium chloride 0.9%, infused IV over 10 minutes followed by 44... View More
Contraindication
Active internal bleeding; history of cerebrovascular accident; recent (within 2 mth) trauma of any kind including surgery; aneurysm; known bleeding diat... View More
Mode of Action
Urokinase, an enzyme isolated from human urine, directly converts plasminogen into plasmin, which is a proteolytic enzyme with fibrinolytic effects. It ... View More
Precaution
Any vascular punctures or invasive procedures should be avoided as far as possible during, and immediately before and after urokinase therapy and if una... View More
Side Effect
Bleeding, pyrexia, haematuria, thromboembolic episodes, hypersensitivity reactions. Potentially Fatal: Severe bleeding, anaphylaxis.
Interaction
Reduced thrombolytic effect when given again some time later due to development of high levels of antibodies. Potentially Fatal: Platelet inhibitors ... View More
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