Sulodexide
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Sulodexide is a mixture of heparin and dermatan. Sulodexide is used as a hypolipidemic (decreases the blood cholesterol and fat levels) and anti-thrombotic agent.
Indications
Sulodexide is primarily indicated in conditions like Cerebrovascular disease, Thrombosis, Transient ischemic attacks, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Diabetic nephropathy, Diabetic retinopathy.
Contraindications
Sulodexide is contraindicated in conditions like Diathesis, Hemorrhagic diathesis, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sulodexide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Pain, Burning, Nausea and vomiting, Epigastric pain, Hematoma at the site of injection.
Warnings
Periodically monitor parameters. Should be use with extreme caution during pregnancy.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
1 to 2 cap (1.5 (1.5)) 12 hourly PO — For chronic cases: Should be taken 30mins before meals for 60-90days.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sulodexide was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.