Aprogen Information

Aprogen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion, Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bleeding.

The correct dosage of Aprogen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Aprogen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Aprogen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Aprogen's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Aprogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Aprogen related warnings section.

The section on Aprogen contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Aprogen have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Aprogen is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Aprogen Benefits & Uses
Aprogen Dosage & How to Take
Aprogen Side Effects
Aprogen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Aprogen with Other Drugs
Aprogen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Aprogen
Aprogen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Aprogen Benefits & Uses

Aprogen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bleeding

Aprogen Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bleeding Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bleeding Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Aprogen Related Warnings

Is the use of Aprogen safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Aprogen has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Aprogen safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Aprogen for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Aprogen on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Aprogen. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Aprogen on the Liver?

Side effects of Aprogen rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Aprogen on the Heart?

Aprogen can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Aprogen with Other Drugs

Aprogen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Alteplase

Streptokinase

Heparin

Aprogen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aprogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Aprogen

Is this Aprogen habit forming or addictive?

Aprogen does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Aprogen will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Aprogen only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Aprogen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Aprogen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aprogen

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Aprogen, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Aprogen

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Aprogen with alcohol will be.

Unknown