ETHANOLAMINE OLEATE

Overview

ETHANOLAMINE OLEATE is a Schedule H drug.
Ethanolamine oleate is a sclerosing agent. It works by creating scar tissue inside a swollen or dilated vein to prevent bleeding.Ethanolamine oleate is used to treat esophageal varices. Esophageal varices is a life-threatening condition that causes severe bleeding from the esophagus into the throat or intestines. Esophageal varices is caused by liver disease.Ethanolamine oleate is only for treating esophageal varices that have recently bled. This medication is not for treating varicose veins in the legs.

Usage

ETHANOLAMINE OLEATE is generally used to treat: Esophageal Varices
ETHANOLAMINE OLEATE can address symptoms like: Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Difficulty Swallowing, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Change In Stools

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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 < 5yrs

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

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

  • You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ethanolamine oleate or oleic acid.
  • Ethanolamine oleate will not treat any underlying liver disease.
  • This medication is usually given during a bleeding episode and again at 1 week, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months afterward.
  • Do not miss any follow-up visits to your doctor.

Common Side-Effects

ETHANOLAMINE OLEATE : Pain, Fever, Cough, Hiccups, Chills

Serious Side-Effects

ETHANOLAMINE OLEATE : Acute Kidney Failure, Chest Pain, Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Upper Abdomen Pain, Difficulty Swallowing, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Difficulty Urinating

Technical Classification

ETHANOLAMINE OLEATE is categorized as: SCLEROSING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ETHANOLAMINE OLEATE as Ingredient

QUINTESSENCE SERUMASCORBIC ACID , ETHANOLAMINE OLEATE , GLYCERIN , PHENOXYETHANOL , PROPYLENE GLYCOL