VASCIUM 18MG INJ - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions
5 Common Side-Effects
6 Rare Side-Effects
7 Technical Classification
8 Available Alternatives
- 8.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
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Overview

VASCIUM 18MG INJ is a Schedule H drug.

VASCIUM 18MG INJ is composed of: RETEPLASE (18.0 MG)

Reteplase is a thrombolytic medication. It works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This allows reperfusion of affected tissue, preventing tissue death and improving outcomes. Reteplase is used in the treatment of heart attack.

Usage

RETEPLASE is generally used to treat: Heart Attack

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions

Consult your doctor if you are suffering from any of the following: cerebrovascular disease, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal or genitourinary bleeding within 10 days, narrowing of the valves on the left side of the heart (mitral stenosis) with fast uncontrolled heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), inflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot (septic thrombophlebitis) or occluded arteriovenous cannula at seriously infected site. Do not take reteplase along with heparin. Use of reteplase is not recommended in children. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Common Side-Effects

RETEPLASE : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Abdomen Pain, Intentional Vomiting (purging), Pale Skin, Difficulty Breathing, Easy Bruising, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)

Rare Side-Effects

RETEPLASE : Hives, Skin Rash, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Cough, Labored Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Wheezing

Technical Classification

RETEPLASE is categorized as: THROMBOLYTICS / COAGULATION MODIFIERS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

MIREL 18MG KIT	INR 19500 for 1 KIT	RETEPLASE 18.0 MG
RETEFUSE 18GM KIT	INR 29750 for 1 KIT	RETEPLASE 18.0 GM
RETEFUSE INJ	INR 29750 for 1 INJECTION	RETEPLASE
RETELEX KIT 18MG INJ	INR 32700 for 1 INJECTION	RETEPLASE 18.0 MG
RETEPLASE		RETEPLASE
VASCIUM 18MG INJ	INR 28333.3 for 1 INJECTION	RETEPLASE 18.0 MG