Etamsilat

Drug name: Etamsilat

Other names used:

• Etamsylate®

Active Ingredients:

• Ethamsylate

Therapeutic actions:  Etamsylate is a hemostatic preparation which also exerts angio protective and pro-aggregative effects. The drug also stimulates the formation of thrombocytes and their release from the bone marrow. If used continuously the ability to form thrombs is increased. The preparation does not cause hyper-coagulation, thrombosis and vessel constriction. Restores pathologically changed bleeding time. Does not affect normal homeostasis parameters.  After discontinuing the treatment effects of the preparation can be monitored for 5-8 days.

Indications:  Ethamsylate is indicated in prophylaxis and arrest of bleeding in:

• Parenchymal and capillary bleeding
• Secondary bleeding in thrombocytopenia and thrombocytopathia
• Hypocoagulation
• Hematuria
• Intra cranial hemorrhage
• Nasal bleeding
• Drug induced bleeding
• Hemorrhagic vasculitis
• Hemorrhagic diathesis
• Diabetic microangiopathy

Contraindications and cautions: The drug must not be used in the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation
• Thrombosis
• Thromboembolia
• Acute porphyry

The drug must be used with caution in:

• Bleeding caused by overdose of anticoagulants

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Ethamsylate will experience it or any other. The side effects include:

• Heartburn
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Skin hyperemia including facial skin
• Decreased systolic pressure
• Paresthesia of the lower extremities
• Allergic reactions

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with Ethamsylate, please read the information provided with Ethamsylate or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with  Ethamsylate. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. The preparation is pharmaceutically incompatible with other drugs(must not be mixed together in a syringe). Especially mention to your doctor the following drugs if you are taking them:

• Blood thinners
• Blood substitutes

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE  Ethamsylate with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.