Parihep 40mg Injection

Short Description

Parihep 40mg Injection is an anticoagulant used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Parihep 40mg Injection is injected under the skin by a doctor or nurse and should not be injected into a muscle. The dose and length of treatment are based on your medical condition, 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. The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site pain, bleeding, headache, increased blood platelets, breathing problems, edema, anemia, fever, diarrhea, and increased liver enzymes. A severe headache could be a sign of bleeding in the brain, and a severe stomach ache could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach. Bleeding can be dangerous and may not be obvious. Look out for symptoms and tell your doctor if you are worried. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or have had a recent stroke. You should not take it if you have any current bleeding. Some medicines should not be used with Parihep 40mg Injection. Tell your doctor what else you are taking to make sure it is safe. If you have low body weight, you may be at increased risk of bleeding, and drinking alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

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 Parihep 40mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Parihep 40mg Injection 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

Parihep 40mg Injection 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

Parihep 40mg Injection 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 Parihep 40mg Injection for the treatment and prevention of blood clots. Parihep 40mg Injection 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. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.