Hamostat 500mg Injection
Salt Composition
Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Hamostat 500mg Injection is used to treat bleeding, preventing bleeding after major heart surgery and controlling bleeding in thrombocytopenia, liver cirrhosis, urinary bleeding, and some types of cancer.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Hamostat 500mg Injection works by preventing the breakdown of clots which leads to the stoppage of bleeding. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The most common side effects may be injection site reactions, musculoskeletal pain, nasal congestion, and tiredness. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Hamostat 500mg Injection prevents the breakdown of clots and stops bleeding.
Quick Tips
Given as a slow injection into a vein. Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms. Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
