Vascium 18mg Injection

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Vascium 18mg Injection is a medicine that dissolves clots that have formed in blood vessels. It is used to treat a heart attack. It is known as a thrombolytic or ?clot-busting? drug. This medicine restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death. Vascium 18mg Injection is an injectable drug, given directly into a vein and it is given by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to stop blood clotting at the same time or after the treatment. This medicine may increase your risk of bleeding, so it is better to be careful while shaving, cutting nails, or using sharp objects. Treatment with this drug can also cause nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, and injection site bleeding. This drug needs to be administered with care by an expert and is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Vascium 18mg Injection including if you have had a head injury or surgery on your brain or spinal cord and any current bleeding anywhere in your body. Your healthcare team will need to know a lot about your medical history before giving you this medicine.

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Written by: Shaik Ashraf Ali, B.pharmacy

Reviewed by: Dr. Jay Faldu, MBBS

Last updated on: 31-05-2025

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Benefits of Vascium 18mg Injection

Heart attack

In Heart attack Vascium 18mg Injection dissolves harmful blood clots that cause heart attack (if they are in the heart). They also dissolve clots that form in other blood vessels. This means that blood can again start to flow freely through your body. This medicine will, therefore, reduce both the damage caused by, and the risk of dying from a heart attack. The sooner the injection is given, the greater are the chances of recovery.

Side Effects of Vascium 18mg Injection

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased blood pressure, Injection site bleeding']

Directions for Use

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

How it works

Vascium 18mg Injection is a thrombolytic medication. It works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death and improving outcomes.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Vascium 18mg Injection . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Vascium 18mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Breast feeding

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Vascium 18mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Driving

NOT RELEVANT - Not relevant, as Vascium 18mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

Kidney

Caution Advised: Vascium 18mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vascium 18mg Injection may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Vascium 18mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Liver

Caution Advised: Vascium 18mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vascium 18mg Injection may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Vascium 18mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Storage Advice

Store in a cool and dry place, and keep the temperature below 30�C

Quick Tips for Vascium 18mg Injection

It should be given as soon as possible (within 12 hours) after the onset of a heart attack or within 4.5 hours of onset of stroke. Let your doctor know immediately�if you develop any nosebleeds, gum bleeding, black or tarry stools, or bruising.� Do not discontinue the medicines started after this injection as it may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.

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