Defibrotide

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Defibrotide
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Defibrotide Information

Defibrotide is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Defibrotide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Defibrotide Benefits & Uses

Defibrotide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Defibrotide 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: Liver Disease
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6.25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 months
  • Special Instructions: used in hepatic veno-occlusive disease, given as every 6 hours constant 2-hour infusion
Geriatric
  • Disease: Liver Disease
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6.25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 months
  • Special Instructions: used in hepatic veno-occlusive disease, given as every 6 hours constant 2-hour infusion
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Liver Disease
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6.25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 months
  • Special Instructions: used in hepatic veno-occlusive disease, given as every 6 hours constant 2-hour infusion
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Liver Disease
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6.25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 months
  • Special Instructions: used in hepatic veno-occlusive disease, given as every 6 hours constant 2-hour infusion
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Liver Disease
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6.25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 months
  • Special Instructions: used in hepatic veno-occlusive disease, given as every 6 hours constant 2-hour infusion

Defibrotide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Defibrotide is used -

Severe

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Urticaria

Defibrotide Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Defibrotide safe for pregnant women?


    Side effects of Defibrotide during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Defibrotide safe during breastfeeding?


    Information about safety of Defibrotide for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Defibrotide on the Kidneys?


    Defibrotide is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Defibrotide on the Liver?


    Defibrotide is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Defibrotide on the Heart?


    You can take Defibrotide without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Defibrotide with Other Drugs

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

Severe


Defibrotide Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Defibrotide

  • Is this Defibrotide habit forming or addictive?


    Defibrotide does not cause addiction.

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


    After taking Defibrotide, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Defibrotide can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Defibrotide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


    Defibrotide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Defibrotide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Defibrotide


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Defibrotide together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Defibrotide


    Information about the interaction of Defibrotide and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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