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Faximab 10mg Injection

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SALT COMPOSITION

Abciximab (10mg)

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Product introduction

Faximab 10mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet medicines or blood thinners. It prevents the clotting of blood in the heart during, before, or after an angioplasty (procedure to improve blood flow to the heart).

Faximab 10mg 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.

Use of this medicine may cause low blood platelets and increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. Your doctor will explain the benefits and risks associated with this medicine before it is administered.

This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, 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 pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

Uses of Faximab Injection

How to use Faximab Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Faximab Injection works

Faximab 10mg Injection is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots.

Safety advice

Alcohol

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Pregnancy

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Breast feeding

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Driving

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Kidney

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Liver

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

What if you forget to take Faximab Injection?

If you miss a dose of Faximab 10mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

It is usually given by your nurse or doctor as an infusion (drip) into a vein.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects.
Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino acids, Peptides analogues

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors

Patient concerns

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Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

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Physician

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User feedback

What are you using Faximab Injection for?

Unstable angi*

100%

*Unstable angina

How much was the improvement?

Poor

100%

What were the side-effects while using Faximab 10mg Injection?

Chest pain

100%

FAQs

Can the use of Faximab 10mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, Faximab 10mg Injection increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.

What medicines should I avoid while taking Faximab 10mg Injection?

Faximab 10mg Injection can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.

When will I feel better after taking Faximab 10mg Injection?

Faximab 10mg Injection reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Faximab 10mg Injection. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.

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