Clexane 40mg Injection (0.4ml Each)

Short Description

Clexane 40mg Injection (0.4ml Each) is an anticoagulant used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Clexane 40mg Injection (0.4ml Each) is injected under the skin by a doctor or nurse. It should not be injected into a muscle. The dose and length of treatment are based on your medical condition, your response to the medicine, and what you are being treated for. It may also be based on your age and weight. It is important to keep using this medicine even if you do not notice any symptoms because it is preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, you could get a blood clot. While taking this medicine you should avoid doing things that increase your risk of bleeding or injury.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Injection site pain Bleeding Headache Increased blood platelets Breathing problems Edema Anemia Fever Diarrhea Increased liver enzymes

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Clexane 40mg Injection (0.4ml Each). Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Clexane 40mg Injection (0.4ml Each) is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Clexane 40mg Injection (0.4ml Each) 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.

Interacting Medicines

Benazepril Candesartan Captopril Clopidogrel

Clexane 40mg Injection (0.4ml Each) is an anticoagulant. It works by inactivating certain blood-clotting proteins. This prevents the formation of blood clots and prevents blockages in the blood vessels of the body.

You have been prescribed Clexane 40mg Injection (0.4ml Each) for the treatment and prevention of blood clots. Clexane 40mg Injection (0.4ml Each) increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects or cutting fingernails or toenails. Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medicines that increase the bleeding risk like aspirin and NSAIDs. Inform your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose or wounds that lasts more than 15 minutes or if blood appears in your urine, stool or vomit.