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Lepirudin Injection

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Lepirudin Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
₹ 9247
1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
₹ 9247
189 people have bought this recently

Lepirudin Information

Lepirudin is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Lepirudin have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Lepirudin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

  1. Lepirudin Benefits & Uses
  2. Lepirudin Dosage & How to Take
  3. Lepirudin Side Effects
  4. Lepirudin Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Lepirudin with Other Drugs
  6. Lepirudin Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Lepirudin
  8. Lepirudin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lepirudin Benefits & Uses

Lepirudin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lepirudin 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: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: used in heparin induced thrombocytopenia, maintenance dose 0.15 mg/kg/hour IV infusion for 2 - 10 days
Geriatric
  • Disease: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: used in heparin induced thrombocytopenia, maintenance dose 0.15 mg/kg/hour IV infusion for 2 - 10 days

Lepirudin Side Effects

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

Unknown

Lepirudin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lepirudin safe for pregnant women?


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

    Mild

  • Is the use of Lepirudin safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Lepirudin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Lepirudin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Lepirudin again, only after your doctor's advice.

    Moderate

  • What is the effect of Lepirudin on the Kidneys?


    Lepirudin rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Lepirudin on the Liver?


    Lepirudin is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Lepirudin on the Heart?


    Lepirudin is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Lepirudin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Aspirin
    TiclopidineAbciximabAnagrelideCelecoxib

    Lepirudin Contraindications

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

    Frequently asked Questions about Lepirudin

    • Is this Lepirudin habit forming or addictive?


      No, there is no any evidence that Lepirudin is addictive.

      No

    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Lepirudin since it will not make you feel sleepy.

      Safe

    • Is it safe?


      Lepirudin should be used only after doctor's advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      No, Lepirudin is not used to treat mental disorders.

      No

    Lepirudin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Lepirudin


      Taking Lepirudin with food does not cause any problems.

      Safe

    • Interaction between Alcohol and Lepirudin


      It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lepirudin and alcohol. No research has been done on this 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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