Altrom 2mg Tablet is an oral anticoagulant that helps prevent harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain, and heart. It is used for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and stroke prevention.

Altrom 2mg Tablet is an oral anticoagulant which helps prevent formation of harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain and heart. For the best result, take it at the same time every day. It is required to get regular blood tests (PT/INR) done to make sure this medicine is working properly. It can increase the risk of bleeding, so be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects or enganging in contact sports (e.g. football, wresling). Let your doctor know if you see blood in your vomits, urine or stool (black or tarry).

Uses of Altrom Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

Benefits of Altrom Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

Altrom 2mg Tablet is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. Although it does not “dissolve” blood clots, it can prevent them from getting bigger so your body can dissolve them over time. It will also prevent new ones from forming. It works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. This keeps your blood flowing freely around your body and makes it less likely that a clot will form inside a blood vessel. This can help prevent or reduce damage caused by stroke, clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), or other blood vessels (thrombosis). It can also make it less likely that parts of a clot will break off and travel to other parts of the body. You should take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be effective.

Side effects of Altrom Tablet

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 Altrom

Hemorrhage

How to use Altrom Tablet

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. Altrom 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Altrom 2mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Altrom 2mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Altrom 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Altrom 2mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Altrom 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Altrom 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Altrom 2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Altrom 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Altrom 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Altrom 2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

Avoid making sudden major changes to your diet during treatment with this medicine.
Altrom 2mg Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
Do not consume alcohol while taking Altrom 2mg Tablet as this may increase its side effects.
If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Altrom 2mg Tablet temporarily.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

4-hydroxycoumarin Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Vitamin K antagonists

Patient concerns

My father in law is being admitted in hospital due to blood clot in brain. His right leg and arm seems to be paralysed. Doctors in the hospital not briefing us on the problem exactly. Need your second opinion. His age is 67. Having Smoking habit.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

There are blood clots in the brain arteries

In 3 months pregnancy some blood clots have came

Dr. Dharna Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Get an USG done urgently

I was pregnant in January. I was feeling all symptoms of being pregnant. When I was undergone SCG test, It was negative. Even my blood report also shows absence of HCG. As I am feeling pregnancy symptoms, I continued to do HCG tests for 3 .5months. During this tenure, I had almost no monthly periods.(only sometimes spots seen). I consulted Gynaecologist for this problems. I had undergone sonography test two times. It was showing some blood clots. Doctor suggested to do Anti Mullerian hormone test for uneven/ stopped period for long time. He also gave tablets for period which was consumed by me and I had period for four days in first week of April. AMH test showed worrying result. It was showing value- 0.7. A lower normal range is 0.7 to .0.9. Doctor suggested to complete three month course of OVARUS (75mg) tables. Is there any worries about lower AMH ? What is the reason for this problem? I have thyroid problem and I am taking Eltroxine 100mg since last 7 years.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Yes low amh shows poor ovarian reserve and it indicates that u should try for pregnancy soon

My penis has some bent to left side when irrected time.I googled that,see there blood clots inside the penis.if any medicine can cure it.? And my penis is around 4 inches.How can increase my penis ?

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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FAQs

How long do I need to take Altrom 2mg Tablet?

You should continue taking Altrom 2mg Tablet for as long as recommended by your doctor. Depending upon the condition you are being treated for, you may have to take it for several months or years or maybe for the rest of your life.

What should I avoid while taking Altrom 2mg Tablet?

You should avoid alcohol while taking Altrom 2mg Tablet as alcohol may interfere with working of Altrom 2mg Tablet. In addition to that, avoid cranberry juice or other cranberry products as there may be a risk of enhanced blood thinning. Avoid breastfeeding or getting pregnant as it may harm your child.

Do I need to stop Altrom 2mg Tablet if I have to undergo a surgery?

Depending on the type of surgery that is to be performed, your doctor will tell you whether to continue or stop Altrom 2mg Tablet. It will be decided by your doctor after weighing the risks and benefits of discontinuing Altrom 2mg Tablet.

Is Altrom 2mg Tablet same as warfarin?

Both Altrom 2mg Tablet and warfarin are blood thinners, but they have some differences. Warfarin has a more stable blood thinning effect.

How long does it take for Altrom 2mg Tablet to start working?

It takes a little longer for Altrom 2mg Tablet to start working. On an average, it may take 2-3 days for Altrom 2mg Tablet to show its blood-thinning effect. For these 2-3 days, heparin may be used and then discontinued.

What if I forget to take a dose?

If you forget to take a dose of Altrom 2mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose and continue your normal schedule. Keep a diary or set a reminder, so that you do not forget it often.

What monitoring is required while taking Altrom 2mg Tablet?

The bleeding times should be carefully monitored from 2nd or 3rd dose of Altrom 2mg Tablet and till the clotting status is stabilized. Thereafter, the bleeding time can be monitored monthly. This frequency may be more in elderly.

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