Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone is generally used in treatment for prevention of blood clots. It is generally used in prevention of and treat blood clots forming in the legs, lungs, brain or heart.
Side effects
Bleeding
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone is an oral anticoagulant. It acts by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. Although it does not dissolve the existing blood clots, it inhibits them from growing larger and causing serious problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone? Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone is an anticoagulant drug or blood thinning drug
Q. What is it used for? It is used to prevent and treat blood clots in blood vessels (e.g. Atrial fibrillation(disorder in rhythm and speed of heart), after heart attack, artificial heart-valves, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Q. Acenocoumarolis Sintrom? Yes. Sintrom is a trade name for active drug acenocoumaro
Q. What is Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone Sandoz? Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone Sandoz is a trade name for active drug Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone available in some countries
Q. How does Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone work? Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone is used to prevent and treat blood clots in blood vessels (e.g.Atrial fibrillation (disorder in rhythm and speed of heart), after heart attack, artificial heart valves, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism).It stops formation of blood clots by blocking the effect of vitamin K, which is essential in the biological process of clot formation.
Expert Advice
You have been prescribed Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone to help prevent blood clots.For best results, take it at the same time every day.Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone is working properly.Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects, or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).Avoid making sudden major changes to your diet during treatment with this medicine.If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone temporarily.Do not consume alcohol while taking Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone as this may increase its effect.Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
Product Details
SKU: PC-42915 Product Description: Acitrom 0.5 mg Tablet is manufactured by Abbott Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.