Lonopin 40 MG Injection

This injection is used for thinning your blood and preventing the formation of clots. It is generally used in hospitalized patients, or if you are recuperating at home after a stomach, knee or hip surgery when it is difficult for you to move around. The injection can also treat any existing blood clots.

It belongs to the drug group known as anticoagulants. The medicine blocks a protein in the body that causes the clotting of the blood. In case you already have a blood clot, it will prevent it from becoming worse. In the meantime, your body breaks down the clot by itself.

• Prophylaxis For Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Prophylaxis For Angina And Myocardial Infarction

• Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis After Surgery

• Allergy

• Bleeding Disorders

• Bleeding Gums

• Increased Menstrual Flow

• Collection Of Blood Under The Skin

• Fever

• Bleeding At The Injection Site

• Irritability

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this injection lasts for a duration of about 12 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The top effect of this injection is usually observed within 3 to 5 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This injection is not suggested for use by pregnant women unless no other substitute is available. Monitor any symptoms of bleeding carefully.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported for this injection.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This injection is not advised in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Lonopin 40 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Womenox 40 MG Injection

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Qualinox 40 MG Injection

  Lupin Ltd

• Xparin 40 MG Injection

  Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd

• Grefac 40 MG Injection

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Epirubitec 10 MG Injection

  United Biotech (P) Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This injection belongs to the anticoagulants. It works by binding to the anti-thrombin III which inhibits the formation of clotting factors IIa and Xa thus prevent the blood from clotting

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Escitalopram

  The risk of bleeding is more if this injection is used with antidepressants like escitalopram and duloxetine. The elderly population of patients with kidney or liver injury are at increased risk. Close monitoring of blood platelet count is necessary. Any symptoms of unusual bleeding should be reported to the doctor.

  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

  This injection is not recommended with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, diclofenac due to the risk of bleeding. Inform the doctor if you have any symptoms of excessive bleeding. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

  The risk of increased potassium levels is more if this injection is used with captopril, enalapril, losartan or telmisartan. Close monitoring of potassium levels is necessary. Any signs and symptoms of increased potassium levels, irregular heart rhythm should be reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Disease

  Bleeding Disorders

  This injection may increase the risk of bleeding in the patients with a genetic bleeding disorder called hemophilia or any unusual bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Liver Disease

  This injection may increase the risk of bleeding in the patients with the liver injury. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Lonopin 40 MG Injection?

  Ans : This injection has Enoxaparin as an active ingredient present. It performs its action by obstructing the formation of blood clots in the legs.

• Ques : What are the uses of Lonopin 40 MG Injection?

  Ans : This injection is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like prophylaxis for angina and myocardial infarction.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Lonopin 40 MG Injection?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this injection. These include skin rashes, itching, redness, allergic reactions, irritability, fever, increased menstrual flow, bleeding gums, fast heartbeats, and dizziness.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Lonopin 40 MG Injection?

  Ans : This injection should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.