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Hemostat Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bleeding. Hemostat Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Hemostat Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Hemostat Injection are Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Rash. Some other side effects of Hemostat Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Hemostat Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hemostat Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Hemostat Injection related warnings talks about Hemostat Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Hemostat Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Hemostat Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Hemostat Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Hemostat Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Hemostat Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Hemostat. If you are pregnant, do not take Hemostat without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Hemostat Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Hemostat may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Hemostat should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Hemostat Injection on the Kidneys?
Hemostat rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hemostat Injection on the Liver?
Hemostat can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Hemostat Injection on the Heart?
Hemostat has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hemostat Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hemostat Injection habit forming or addictive?
Hemostat Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Hemostat Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Hemostat Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Hemostat Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hemostat Injection
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Hemostat Injection, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hemostat Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hemostat Injection with alcohol will be.
Yes, Hemostat is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as nausea, abdominal pain, and rashes. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.
Hemostat is a brand name for ethamsylate. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as a haemostatic drug. Hemostat is available in a different dosage form such as tablet and injection. It is mainly used for the treatment of a bleeding disorder. It is also used to treat excess loss of blood during the menstrual cycle or surgery.
Yes, in a few cases oral Hemostat may cause abdominal pain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of abdominal pain is unknown. If you are experiencing abdominal pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take a mild painkiller such as paracetamol and mefenamic acid.
No, Hemostat should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Take Hemostat as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 616
