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Introduction

Expert Advice

INDICATIONS

 

This medication is used in the prevention of ischemic neurological defects (disorders of the nervous system and brain due to lack of oxygen supply ) following subarachnoid haemorrhage(bleeding in the brain and space around the brain )

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

 

This medication is not to be used in patients who have suffered a Myocardial Infarction (heart attack ) or an episode of unstable angina (decrease in blood flow to the heart which can cause heart attack )

 

 

PRECAUTIONS

 

Cerebral edema(fluid builds up around the brain ), raised intracranial pressure(pressure exerted by fluids in the brain) , renal(kidney) impairment , cirrhosis(scarring of the liver) , hypotension(low blood pressure ). Monitor BP.

 

SIDE EFFECTS

 

Hypotension(low blood pressure ) , flushing(sudden warmth or redness on areas of your skin ) , headache , changes in heart rate , GI upset . Transient(temporary) rise in liver enzymes (proteins inside the liver ) may occur with infusion. Allergic reactions.

 

PREGNANCY


Risk cannot be ruled out in pregnant females. Consult your healthcare provider for further details.

 

LACTATION

 

This medication is contraindicated in lactating females.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medication is used in the prevention of ischemic neurological defects (disorders of the nervous system and brain due to lack of oxygen supply ) following subarachnoid haemorrhage(bleeding in the brain and space around the brain )

Side Effects

Hypotension(low blood pressure ) , flushing(sudden warmth or redness on areas of your skin ) , headache , changes in heart rate , GI upset . Transient(temporary) rise in liver enzymes (proteins inside the liver ) may occur with infusion. Allergic reactions.

Warnings

Pregnancy

Risk cannot be ruled out in pregnant females. Consult your healthcare provider for further details.

Lactation

This medication is contraindicated in lactating females.

Precautions

Cerebral edema(fluid builds up around the brain ), raised intracranial pressure(pressure exerted by fluids in the brain) , renal(kidney) impairment , cirrhosis(scarring of the liver) , hypotension(low blood pressure ). Monitor BP.

Contraindications

This medication is not to be used in patients who have suffered a Myocardial Infarction (heart attack ) or an episode of unstable angina (decrease in blood flow to the heart which can cause heart attack )

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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