Uses of Elaxim 30mg Injection
- Prevent blood clots in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
Product Description
Introduction to Elaxim 30mg Injection
Elaxim 30mg Injection belongs to the antiplatelet agent category, containing the active ingredient Tenecteplase. It is used to prevent blood clots in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), including unstable angina or myocardial infarction (heart attack).
This drug is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to other ingredients in it. If you are scheduled for surgery (including dental work), it is important to inform your doctor. Due to the increased risk of bleeding associated with Elaxim 30mg Injection, your physician may advise you to stop taking the medication five days prior to the surgery. If you develop irregular breathing patterns such as speeding up, slowing down, or experiencing short pauses in breathing, it is recommended to consult your doctor for further evaluation.
Elaxim 30mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy or if there is a possibility of becoming pregnant. It is advised for women to use appropriate contraceptive measures to prevent pregnancy while using this medication. If you are breastfeeding, it’s important to consult with your physician before taking this drug.
Therapeutic Effects of Elaxim 30mg Injection
Elaxim 30mg Injection works by inhibiting platelet activation and aggregation. It specifically blocks a receptor called P2Y12 on the platelets, preventing them from clumping together and forming blood clots. This helps reduce the risk of heart-related events in individuals with ACS.
Interaction of Elaxim 30mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications such as rosuvastatin, rifampicin, phenytoin, digoxin, cyclosporine, verapamil and opioids may interact with Elaxim 30mg Injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Elaxim 30mg Injection
- Do not store Elaxim 30mg Injection above (30°C).
- Keep out of reach of children.
How to consume Elaxim 30mg Injection
Elaxim 30mg Injection can be administered only as an intravenous injection into a vein by your physician in a hospital setting. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
Safety Advices for Elaxim 30mg Injection
Pregnancy
Elaxim 30mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy or if there is a possibility of becoming pregnant. It is advised for women to use appropriate contraceptive measures to prevent pregnancy while using this medication.
Breast Feeding
If you are breastfeeding, it’s important to consult with your physician before taking Elaxim 30mg Injection.
Lungs
Inform your doctor if you have lung disease because the Elaxim 30mg Injection should be used cautiously with a lung condition.
Liver
It is unknown whether Elaxim 30mg Injection is safe for patients with liver problems. Inform your physician if you have liver disease before starting the treatment
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with Elaxim 30mg Injection. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
Driving
Elaxim 30mg Injection are not known to cause drowsiness or impair driving ability, so they are generally considered safe for use while driving or operating machinery.
Side Effects of Elaxim 30mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Shortness of breath
- Blood clotting problem called TTP (purplish spots in the mouth or mouth, fever, confusion, yellowing of the eyes or skin, fever)
- Fainting
- Bleeding (red or black stools, coughing up or vomiting with blood, red, pink, or brown urine)
Common
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Rash, itching
- Pain and swelling in the joints
- Blurred vision
- Bleeding gums
- Bruising
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