Acenocoumarol is used to prevent and treat blood clots in blood vessels; eg. Atrial fibrillation(disorder in rhythm and speed of heart where there is an increased the chances of clots formation in the body, causing strokes), after heart attack,artificial heart valves, deep venous thrombosis (blood clot in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung).
How it works
Acenocoumarol belongs coumarin anticoagulants (blood thinning agents) group of medication. It stops formation of blood clots by blocking the effect of vitamin K, which is essential in the biological process of clot formation.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration
Adult : 1 to 8 mg
Common side effects
Common: unusual bleeding such as bleeding from the gums, nosebleeding, heavy menstrual periods, heavy bleeding from cuts or wounds; internal bleeding, the signs of which include- stomach or abdominal pain, unexplained bruising, backache, blood in the urine or stools, coughing or vomiting blood, dizziness, severe headache, joint pain or stiffness, blurred vision
Rare: severe allergic reactions including pale red, raised, itchy skin rash (urticaria), itching of skin, inflammation of skin (dermatitis), fever; loss of appetite (anorexia), urge to vomit (nausea), vomiting; hair loss
Who should not take
Patients allergic to acenocoumarol or any other ingredient in the medicine
Pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant
Patients who are unable to co-operate (alcoholics or those having mental disorders such as schizophrenia or dementia)
Patients susceptible to bleeding (hemorrhagic diathesis) or bleeding associated with abnormal structure, function, quality of blood cells (hemorrhagic blood dyscrasia)
Patients who have recently had or about to have surgery of brain, spine, eyes or any major surgery
Patients with stomach or intestinal ulcers or bleeding along the digestive tract
Patients having bleeding in the urinary or reproductive organs (urogenital bleeding) leading to blood in urine
Patients having bleeding in the respiratory tract that will lead to coughing up of blood
Patients who have had stroke caused by bleeding in the brain
Patients with infection or inflammation or fluid accumulation around the heart (pericarditis, endocarditis or pericardial effusion)
Patients with very high blood pressure (severe hypertension)
Patients with severe kidney or liver problems
Patients who have increased fibrinolysis (natural process that prevents formation or breaks down blood clots in the body) following a surgery of the uterus, lungs or prostate
Acenocoumarol is used to prevent and treat blood clots in blood vessels; eg. Atrial fibrillation(disorder in rhythm and speed of heart where there is an increased the chances of clots formation in the body, causing strokes), after heart attack,artificial heart valves, deep venous thrombosis (blood clot in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung).
How it works
Acenocoumarol belongs coumarin anticoagulants (blood thinning agents) group of medication. It stops formation of blood clots by blocking the effect of vitamin K, which is essential in the biological process of clot formation.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration
Adult : 1 to 8 mg
Common side effects
Common: unusual bleeding such as bleeding from the gums, nosebleeding, heavy menstrual periods, heavy bleeding from cuts or wounds; internal bleeding, the signs of which include- stomach or abdominal pain, unexplained bruising, backache, blood in the urine or stools, coughing or vomiting blood, dizziness, severe headache, joint pain or stiffness, blurred vision
Rare: severe allergic reactions including pale red, raised, itchy skin rash (urticaria), itching of skin, inflammation of skin (dermatitis), fever; loss of appetite (anorexia), urge to vomit (nausea), vomiting; hair loss
Who should not take
Patients allergic to acenocoumarol or any other ingredient in the medicine
Pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant
Patients who are unable to co-operate (alcoholics or those having mental disorders such as schizophrenia or dementia)
Patients susceptible to bleeding (hemorrhagic diathesis) or bleeding associated with abnormal structure, function, quality of blood cells (hemorrhagic blood dyscrasia)
Patients who have recently had or about to have surgery of brain, spine, eyes or any major surgery
Patients with stomach or intestinal ulcers or bleeding along the digestive tract
Patients having bleeding in the urinary or reproductive organs (urogenital bleeding) leading to blood in urine
Patients having bleeding in the respiratory tract that will lead to coughing up of blood
Patients who have had stroke caused by bleeding in the brain
Patients with infection or inflammation or fluid accumulation around the heart (pericarditis, endocarditis or pericardial effusion)
Patients with very high blood pressure (severe hypertension)
Patients with severe kidney or liver problems
Patients who have increased fibrinolysis (natural process that prevents formation or breaks down blood clots in the body) following a surgery of the uterus, lungs or prostate