Acitrom 3 Tablet is an oral anticoagulant. It acts by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. Although it does not dissolve the existing blood clots, it inhibits them from growing larger and causing serious problems.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acitrom 3 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Interactions / Warnings
Pregnancy This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of serious fetal harm. Breast-feeding This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. General warnings Hepatic impairment Caution is advised while using this medicine in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Acitrom 3 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Use in pediatrics This medicine should be used with extreme caution in children and adolescents with close monitoring of PT/INR due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done based on the clinical condition. Geriatric use Initiate Acitrom 3 mg Tablet therapy with lower doses in patients above 65 years of age due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Surgery Close monitoring of coagulation status is warranted while a patient receiving this medicine undergoes surgical procedures or tooth extraction due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding. Appropriate corrective measures and dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition. Intramuscular injections Intramuscular injections may cause hematomas in patients receiving this medicine and hence they are not recommended for use during treatment with Acitrom 3 mg Tablet. Renal Impairment Caution is advised while using this medicine in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Acitrom 3 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment.
Prescription
Item requires a valid prescription
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity Bleeding Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Liver injury Alopecia Dizziness Headache Blood in urine Blurred visio
Uses / Indications
Deep vein thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Stroke prevention
