Acenocoumarol
Description
Acenocoumarol is an anticoagulant or blood thinner which is used in the treatment and prevention of abnormal blood clots. This medicine does not dissolve the blood clot that has already formed but may prevent it from becoming larger and leading to more serious problems. Close monitoring of INR and prothrombin time is necessary during treatment with this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Acenocoumarol
- Hypersensitivity
- Bleeding
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Liver injury
- Alopecia
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Blood in urine
- Blurred vision
Uses of Acenocoumarol
What is it prescribed for?
- Prevention and treatment of thromboembolism
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within 24 to 30 hours of administration of the dose.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 days.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of serious fetal harm.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to acenocoumarol or any other components present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of serious fetal harm.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Hepatic impairment
Caution is advised while using this medicine in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Acenocoumarol is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Use in pediatrics
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in children and adolescents with close monitoring of PT/INR due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done based on the clinical condition.
Geriatric use
Initiate Acenocoumarol therapy with lower doses in patients above 65 years of age due to the increased risk of adverse effects.
Surgery
Close monitoring of coagulation status is warranted while a patient receiving this medicine undergoes surgical procedures or tooth extraction due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding. Appropriate corrective measures and dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition.
Intramuscular injections
Intramuscular injections may cause hematomas in patients receiving this medicine and hence they are not recommended for use during treatment with Acenocoumarol.
Renal Impairment
Caution is advised while using this medicine in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Acenocoumarol is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember on the same day. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. In emergency situations of severe hemorrhage, clotting factors can be returned to normal by administering fresh whole blood or fresh frozen plasma, complex concentrate or recombinant factor VIIa supplemented with vitamin K1.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Rifampicin
Antacids
Heparin Topical
Proton pump inhibitors
Protease inhibiors
Statin agents
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Drinking cranberry juice or capsules or concentrates containing cranberry extracts may increase the risk of bleeding in patients receiving Acenocoumarol. Hence, consumption of such products is not recommended during treatment with this medicine.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Acenocoumarol with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Acenocoumarol blocks the actions of vitamin K, a natural substance essential for the formation of a blood clot.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Vitamin K antagonists, Anticoagulants
Schedule
N/A
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Information on this page was last updated on 19 Sep 2017
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