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Eklot 250 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bleeding. The alternative uses of Eklot 250 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Eklot 250 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Eklot 250 Injection include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Eklot 250 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Eklot 250 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Eklot 250 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Eklot 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Eklot 250 Injection related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Eklot 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Eklot 250 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Eklot 250 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Eklot 250 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 Eklot 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Eklot should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Eklot 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Eklot. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Eklot 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Eklot has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Eklot 250 Injection on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Eklot. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Eklot 250 Injection on the Heart?
Eklot is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eklot 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eklot 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Eklot 250 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Eklot 250 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Eklot 250 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Eklot 250 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Eklot 250 Injection
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Eklot 250 Injection and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eklot 250 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Eklot 250 Injection.
Eklot is a brand name for ethamsylate. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as a haemostatic drug. Eklot 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, Eklot 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.
Eklot contains ethamsylate. It is presumed that Eklot works by increasing the endothelial resistance and promoting the platelet adhesion. It also prevents the biosynthesis of that prostaglandin which is responsible for platelet disaggregation, vasodilation, and capillary permeability. hence in this way, it prevents the excess loss of blood and works in the bleeding disorder.
Rarely, Eklot causes a headache. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Take Eklot 2 - 3 times a day or as instructed by your doctor. It should be taken with food to avoid gastrointestinal complication. Your doctor will decide the dose and length of treatment, depending on the severity and progression of the disease. Precaution must be taken if you are suffering from bronchial asthma, proven hypersensitivity to sulphites, and acute porphyria.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 616