Table of contents:
- Uses
- What are thrombophob drugs for?
- How do you use thrombophob drugs?
- How to store this drug?
- Dose
- What is the Thrombophob dosage for adults?
- What is the Thrombophob dosage for children?
- In what doses is this drug available?
- Side effects
- What are the side effects of thrombophob drugs?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be known before using thrombophob drugs?
- Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Interaction
- What other medicines may interact with Thrombophobic drugs?
- Can food or alcohol interact with thrombophobic drugs?
- What health conditions can interact with this drug?
- Overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
Uses
What are thrombophob drugs for?
Thrombophob or Trombopop is an ointment containing 2 combinations of active substances, namely heparin sodium and benzyl nicotine. This medication is used to treat blood clots after surgery, during dialysis, or during transfusions.
Not only that, this drug can also be used to treat bruises, nerve pain, and to help accelerate the healing of wounds on the skin.
Thrombophob is an anticoagulant class of drugs, aka blood thinners. This drug works by inhibiting a protein that plays a role in the blood clotting process.
How do you use thrombophob drugs?
Use this medication as directed by your doctor or the instructions for use on the product packaging. In general, the following guidelines for using Thrombophob are:
- This topical medication should only be used on the skin.
- Do not use it for longer than the recommended time.
- Before applying the medicine, wash your hands first. After that, clean the problem area and dry it well.
- Apply the drug thinly on the required area, then spread it gently,
- Always keep the problem area clean and dry.
- Do not cover the affected area with a bandage or gauze bandage unless recommended by your doctor.
- Avoid using the drug on open wounds.
- Avoid contact with the eyes as it can cause something worse or glaucoma. If you experience it then wash it with lots of water.
- Also avoid using this medication in the nose or mouth area. If you have to wear it in this area use plenty of water to wash it off.
- Tell your doctor if your condition doesn't change or gets worse after 2 weeks.
Please consult a doctor for more information.
How to store this drug?
Thrombophobe is a drug that should be stored at room temperature. Keep this drug away from direct sunlight and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it.
Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist.
Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so.
Immediately discard the thrombophob when the drug's validity period has expired or if it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your medicine.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the Thrombophob dosage for adults?
Apply the medicine to the problem area in a thin layer 2-3 times a day.
What is the Thrombophob dosage for children?
The use of thrombophob drugs for children should be under the supervision of a doctor. Please consult a doctor for more information.
In what doses is this drug available?
Thrombophobes are available as ointments and gels. The following are the dosages and preparations of Thrombophob:
- Thrombophob Gel 20 gr: per 100 grams contains 20,000 IU of heparin sodium
- Thrombophob Ointment 15 gr: per 100 grams contains 5,000 IU of heparin sodium and 0.25 grams of nicotinic acid bezylester
Side effects
What are the side effects of thrombophob drugs?
Just like topical medicines in general, Thrombophob ointments and gels also have the potential to cause side effects in some people. The severity and symptoms of side effects may vary.
Some of the most common side effects of the Thrombopop (Thrombophob) medicine are:
- Itchy
- Red rash
- Stinging or burning sensation
- Allergic drug reactions
- Sensitivity to sunlight
The side effects of this drug may vary from patient to patient. So, not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above.
If you have concerns about certain clindamycin side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be known before using thrombophob drugs?
Before using Trombopop, it is important for you to consider all the benefits and risks of this drug. The reason is, this drug should not be used carelessly. Some things that are important for you to know before using the Thrombophob gel and ointment are:
- Tell your doctor if you have any allergies or unusual symptoms after using this medicine or any other medicines.
- Also, get checked to see if you have any other allergies, for example to certain foods, dyes, or animals.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of high blood pressure, liver disease, heart problems, certain infections, bleeding and digestive disorders, and menstruation.
- Tell your doctor about all medications you are currently using, including vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies.
- Do not apply this medication to open wounds.
- This medicine is not recommended for long-term use.
There may be other things not mentioned above. If you have other questions, please consult a doctor for more information. The doctor may provide more complete information, including the dosage, safety, and interactions of this drug.
Listen carefully to all the information explained by the doctor so that the treatment you are doing runs optimally.
Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?
Reporting from Drugs.com, several studies have shown that there are no abnormalities during pregnancy or birth defects associated with the use of heparin. No complications or bleeding during pregnancy were reported following use of this medicine.
However, experts do not agree on the safety of this drug for pregnant women. Further research is still needed on the safety of heparin for mother and fetus in the womb.
In addition, this drug has not been shown to be absorbed into breast milk (ASI). However, the safety of this medicine for breastfeeding mothers and babies is still uncertain.
Therefore, make sure pregnant and breastfeeding women always consult their doctor before deciding to use Thrombophob.
Interaction
What other medicines may interact with Thrombophobic drugs?
Thrombopops may interact with medications that you are taking, which can change how they work or increase your risk of serious side effects.
To prevent this, you should keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.
The following are drugs that may interact with thrombophobes:
- oral anticoagulant drugs (warfarin, dicumarol)
- red blood cell inhibitors (dextran, phenylbutazone, ibuprofen, dipyridamole)
- tetracycline
- nicotine
- antihistamine drugs
Can food or alcohol interact with thrombophobic drugs?
Certain drugs should not be used at the same time as certain foods because of the risk of drug interactions.
In addition, smoking tobacco or consuming alcoholic beverages with certain drugs is also not recommended. This can affect the performance of the drug and lead to serious side effects.
Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interact with this drug?
Apart from drugs and food, there are also several health conditions that require you to avoid using thrombophobes. Tell your doctor if you have certain diseases or health conditions before using this medicine.
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, in particular:
- Allergy or hypersensitivity to this drug
- Diaper rash
- Skin problems
- Certain infections
- Pregnant and breastfeeding
There may be several health conditions not listed above. If you are in doubt about your health condition, then don't hesitate to consult a doctor. Your doctor may prescribe other medications that are appropriate for your condition.
Overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118 or 119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Here are the signs of an overdose that you should look out for:
- nausea
- throws up
- dizzy
- lost balance
- numbness and tingling
- convulsions
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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