Aggra-K 5mg/100ml Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Shree Krishnakeshav Laboratories Ltd.
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Tirofiban Hydrochloride infusion 5mg/100ml
 
Storage
Store below 25°C
 
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Aggra-K 5mg/100ml Injection is a blood thinner which prevents formation of harmful blood clots. It helps to prevent a heart attack in patients presenting with severe chest pain due to a sudden decrease in blood flow to the heart.
 
Aggra-K 5mg/100ml Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long term treatment even after this injection.
 
Common side effects of this medicine include headaches, hematoma, nausea, ecchymosis, postoperative bleeding, and blood in stool or urine. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool.
 
This medicine is used with caution for some people. Before taking it, 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 breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
 
USES OF AGGRA-K INJECTION
·         Unstable angina
·         Prevention of Heart attack
 
BENEFITS OF AGGRA-K INJECTION
In Prevention of Heart attack
 
It prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
 
SIDE EFFECTS OF AGGRA-K INJECTION
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 Aggra-K
·         Headache
·         Nausea
·         Hematoma
·         Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)
·         Postoperative bleeding
·         Blood in stool
·         Blood in urine
 
HOW TO USE AGGRA-K INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
 
HOW AGGRA-K INFUSION WORKS
Aggra-K 5mg/100ml Injection is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
 
SAFETY ADVICE
 
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aggra-K 5mg/100ml Injection. Please consult your doctor.
 
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aggra-K 5mg/100ml 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.
 
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Aggra-K 5mg/100ml Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
 
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Aggra-K 5mg/100ml Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
 
Kidney
CAUTION
Aggra-K 5mg/100ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aggra-K 5mg/100ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
 
Liver
CAUTION
Aggra-K 5mg/100ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aggra-K 5mg/100ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.