Tranexamic Acid (500mg)
Celtranz 500mg Injection is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of clots which leads to the stoppage of bleeding. This injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy to this injection.The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions, tiredness, musculoskeletal pain, and nasal congestion. Inform your doctor if you have undergone any cardiac surgery or you are suffering from any kidney disease. This injection is safe to use in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. It is also safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases.
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 themCommon side effects of Celtranz
5 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Celtranz 500mg Injection is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots to control excessive bleeding during periods, or after surgery.
Related Warnings
Celtranz 500mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Information regarding the use of Celtranz 500mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Celtranz 500mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
It is not known whether Celtranz 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Celtranz 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Celtranz 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Celtranz 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Celtranz 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
No, Celtranz 500mg Injection should not be administered by injection into the muscles. It should be given strictly through slow injection into the veins to prevent side effects.
Every medicine has its own side effects and these side effects are unlikely to happen if taken as directed. Usually, the benefits of the medicine are greater than the risk of side effects. Celtranz 500mg Injection can rarely cause serious side-effects which can be dangerous, like anaphylaxis (red and lumpy skin rash, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, mouth, lips or eyelids), clot in another part of the body or eye problems. Do consult your doctor before you start this medication and follow the instructions strictly as given.
Yes, Celtranz 500mg Injection promotes blood clotting, thereby preventing blood loss. However, in rare cases, this can lead to a chance of developing a clot in the deep leg veins, a condition known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Although many research studies have shown that the increased risk of clot can be due to some other additional factors rather than Celtranz 500mg Injection itself. This condition has been found to be more common in female patients taking Celtranz 500mg Injection. Do consult your doctor before you start this medication and follow the instructions strictly as given.
Yes, there are chances of possible disturbances in your colour vision when you are on long term treatment with Celtranz 500mg Injection. Hence, regular eye check should be done during treatment and doctor should be informed if you notice any change in your vision. If any changes are seen your doctor may stop the medicine and suggest an alternative.
Celtranz 500mg Injection promotes blood clotting and can rarely cause blood clot to travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) which can turn fatal sometimes. Pulmonary embolism is not a common side effect in patients taking Celtranz 500mg Injection but can occur in overdosing, patients with long bedrest or prone individuals. Evidence suggests that the increased risk of clot can be due to some other additional risk factors as well.
Celtranz 500mg Injection can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole and should not be crushed or chewed.
The dose and duration of this medicine is decided by the type of disease for which it is prescribed. For heavy bleeding during monthly menstruation, it is usually taken for up to 5 days. For other conditions it can be prescribed for less than 5 days and even more that 5 days which is decided by the prescribing physician.
No, Celtranz 500mg Injection does not affect fertility. It is taken for heavy menstrual bleeding and evidence suggests no interference of this medicine with ovulation (release of eggs from the ovaries). Therefore, this medicine is not a type of contraceptive medicine and it will not affect your chances of becoming pregnant.
Yes, Celtranz 500mg Injection can be used for nose bleeding. It helps to clot the blood and prevent bleeding. If the bleeding is frequently observed then the medicine can be even taken for a week.
