EXHEP PEN 300MG INJ

About EXHEP PEN 300MG INJ

EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE contains Enoxaparin which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticoagulants. It is used to treat and prevent blood clot formation in the body.

EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE works by stopping the blood clots formation. It also prevents the existing blood clots from growing bigger in size. Due to this property, it is highly used as a prophylactic therapy for preventing blood clot formation during risky conditions that involves clot formation such as before or after a surgery, during dialysis or after a heart attack or a severe chest pain (angina).

It can also be used to reduce the risk of blood clot formation caused due to prolong period of immobility or due to cancer therapy.

Before receiving EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or a history of stomach ulcer.

EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE is not recommended for use in patients who are bleeding heavily or have any pre-existing conditions (such as stomach ulcer or stroke) that can increase the risk of internal bleeding. It is also not suitable for use in patients scheduled for spinal anesthesia or lumbar puncture.

Inform your doctor before receiving EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of receiving EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE are injection site reactions (such as pain or irritation), skin rashes, low platelet count, bleeding or bruising and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.

USES OF EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE

• Treats and prevents blood clots in the body

HOW EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE WORKS

EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE is an anticoagulant medicine. It inactivates certain proteins (such as coagulation factor II a and X a) in the blood that causes blood clotting. This reduces the chances of blood clot formation within the body which therefore prevents blockage of blood vessels.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (intravenously) or under the skin (subcutaneously).

It can also be self-administered by the patients if advised by the physician. Carefully, follow the instructions given by the doctor in case of self-administration.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE

COMMON

• Bleeding, bruising
• Injection site reactions (such as pain or redness)
• Pinky patches on the skin (especially in the injection site)
• Skin rash, itching, redness
• Low RBC count in blood
• Headache

UNCOMMON

• Sudden severe headache
• Tender and swollen stomach

RARE

• Increased blood potassium levels
• Hair loss
• Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones)
• Tingling, numbness and muscular weakness (especially in the lower part of the body) especially if you have had a spinal puncture or a spinal anesthetic
• Loss of control over the intestine or bladder

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects after receiving EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE:

• Severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, mouth, throat, tongue leading to difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
• Signs of excessive bleeding (excessive weakness, tiredness, paleness, dizziness, headache or unexplained swelling)
• Severe skin reactions (such as skin rash, itching, skin redness with blisters or peeling of the skin, which may be associated with high fever and joint pains, dark red spots under the skin)
• Cramping pain, redness, warmth, swelling in one of the legs
• Breathlessness, chest pain, coughing up blood

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Headache:  

Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.

Injection site reactions:

Place an ice pack on the affected area. Do not frequently move the injection site. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

OTHERS

EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE is not recommended for use if you:

• Have a previous history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (low platelet count in blood)
• Have antibodies against enoxaparin in your blood
• Are bleeding heavily
• Have any internal condition that can increase the risk of heavy bleeding (such as stomach ulcer, stroke, surgery)
• Are scheduled for any spinal procedures (such as spinal anesthesia or lumbar puncture)

Before receiving EXHEP PEN 300 CARTRIDGE, inform your doctor if you:

• Have a history of stomach ulcers
• Recently had stroke
• Have diabetes
• Have diabetic retinopathy (eye damage caused due to diabetes)
• Recently had surgery on your brain or eyes
• Are underweight or overweight
• Have hyperkalemia (high blood potassium levels)