Urokinase 500000IU Injection is a medicine used to break down harmful blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels. It is used to treat patients who have suffered a recent heart attack. It is also used in treating conditions such as pulmonary embolism and stroke.
Urokinase 500000IU Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor may closely monitor your condition until you become stable.
Use of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting, injection site bleeding, allergic reaction, and a decrease in blood pressure. It may increase your risk of bleeding also. Your doctor will explain the benefits and risks associated with this medicine before it is administered. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.
This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any bleeding disorder, kidney, or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Urokinase
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Vomiting
Injection site bleeding
Decreased blood pressure
How to use Urokinase Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Urokinase Injection works
Urokinase 500000IU Injection works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death and improving outcomes.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Urokinase 500000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urokinase 500000IU Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urokinase 500000IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Urokinase 500000IU Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urokinase 500000IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Urokinase 500000IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of Urokinase 500000IU Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Urokinase 500000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Urokinase 500000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Urokinase Injection?
If you miss a dose of Urokinase 500000IU Injection, please consult your doctor.
