Uses of Etamsylate

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Effective in stopping bleeding, Etamsylate 250 mg is commonly prescribed for both children and adults. However, how should the drug be used, how much should be used, and how to store it. Knowing how to use the drug will help the treatment process be more effective.

1. Effects of Etamsylate 250 mg

Working by blocking blood flow from blood vessels in the uterus (womb), Etamsylate is a hemostatic drug used to treat irregular bleeding during a menstrual cycle (menorrhagia). ) or by an intrauterine contraceptive device such as an IUD. In addition, the drug is also prophylactic in the treatment of intraventricular hemorrhage in low birth weight neonates.
Etamsylate 250 mg is available in the form of tablets or solution for infusion. Therefore, the ideal way to take the drug is not to chew or crush the tablet, but drink it or infuse it as directed by your doctor. The drug should be taken 4 times a day, 1 tablet each time, from the first day of the cycle to provide the best hemostasis effect.

2. Dosage of Etamsylate

Like many other drugs, each subject will have a different way of using the drug in a different dose. With Etamsylate, the drug is used as follows:
For people with menorrhagia:
Use 500 mg orally 4 times a day, throughout the menstrual cycle. For bleeding control after surgery
250-500 mg orally every 4-6 hours. This drug can also be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. For children treatment and prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage
Use 12.5 mg/kg intravenously or intramuscularly every 4-6 hours No matter who you use, you should note that the drug only Used when prescribed by a medical professional. It is strictly forbidden to arbitrarily buy drugs for treatment according to the advice of relatives or people with similar diseases. This poses many risks to the health of the patient.

3. Precautions when using Etamsylate 250 mg

A few small notes you need to pay attention to before taking Etamsylate 250 mg
Subjects with mental disorders, comorbidities, depression, pregnant and lactating women should not take the drug unless indicated by the doctor. doctor. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Never take double the prescribed dose. In the process of taking the drug, it is necessary to stay away from alcohol, stimulants because it will affect the absorption of the drug. Some side effects that may occur during the use of the drug include: skin rash, diarrhea, fatigue. .. when you have these symptoms contact your doctor for advice. The above is considered as reference information about the drug Etamsylate 250 mg. For the best health, when you intend to use the drug for any object, you should consult a qualified doctor for the treatment to be more effective.

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