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Ulinastatin

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Ulinastatin

Ulinastatin is an inhibitor of trypsin. Trypsin is an enzyme, the function of which is to breakdown protein molecules and to assist in the digestive process. It may be isolated from human urine or can be developed artificially and synthetically. Having its use in treatment of diseases like acute or chronic pancreatitis, burns, sepsis, toxic epidermal necrolysis; it works by inactivating serine proteases. It also reduces inflammations as a result of sepsis, trauma or surgery. In severe sepsis the symptoms are cardiovascular organ dysfunction, acute respiratory distress syndrome etc. Causes are trauma, burn or pneumonia. In such condition Ulinastatin can be an effective medication being given intravenously.

This drug is not advised for women who are lactating or patients who are hyper sensitive to it. In patients with history of allergy Ulinastatin should be very cautiously administered.

The side effects of this medicine may include rashes and infections at the site of injection. There can be serious allergic reactions in some patients which must be informed to the concerned medical authorities without any delay. Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, stomach pain, diarrhea are some other symptoms which may show up as side effects to this medicine called Ulinastatin.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Ulinastatin

    • Severe Sepsis

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Ulinastatin ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Ulinastatin

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

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

    • Does this affect kidney function?

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

    • Does this affect liver function?

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

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Ulinastatin

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ulinastatin as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine acts as a protease inhibitor that brings about inhibition of a number of pro-inflammatory proteases and lowers inflammatory cytokine levels and also reduces mortality in sepsis experimentation.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Ulinastatin ?

      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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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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