Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate
Description
Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate is used for the treatment of uncomplicated varicose veins in the legs, a condition where the veins become large, twisted and swollen when the vein valves do not work properly. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Blurred vision
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Fast heartbeat
- Nausea and vomiting
- Severe headache
Uses of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate
What is it prescribed for?
- Varicose veins
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- 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 unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Thrombophlebitis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from Thrombophlebitis (a condition of inflammation of veins) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Uncontrolled systemic diseases
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with uncontrolled systemic diseases as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, tuberculosis, asthma, neoplasm, sepsis, blood dyscrasias and acute respiratory or skin diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Bedridden patients
This medicine is not recommended for use in bedridden patients or patients unable to walk due to any cause. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Varicosities caused by tumors
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with varicosities caused by a pelvic tumor or abdominal tumor unless the tumor has been removed.
Anaphylactic shock
A small dose of 0.5 ml of this medicine should be injected into varicosity and the patient have to be observed for several hours for signs of allergic reactions especially anaphylactic shock. Appropriate corrective treatments should be readily available in any such cases of allergic reactions.
Migraine
A small dose of this medicine has to be administered to patients with a migraine due to the risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Extravasation
This medicine has to be administered very carefully to avoid extravasation, as this can cause severe tissue necrosis.
Use in Children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified health care professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified health care professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected
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
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine increases the formation of blood clots and scar tissue inside the veins and thus immediately helps to shrink the enlarged veins.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Sclerosing agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Jun 2019
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