Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Ethawk should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Rarely, Ethawk 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.

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Ethawk is a brand name for ethamsylate. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as a haemostatic drug. Ethawk 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.

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Ethawk contains ethamsylate. It is presumed that Ethawk 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.

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, in a few cases oral Ethawk 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.