Aprogen 14mg Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 08 Nov 2024 | 11:12 AM (IST)

Aprogen 14mg Injection is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent or reduce heavy bleeding after any surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, or nosebleeds.

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Aprotinin (14mg)

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Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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Product introduction

Aprogen 14mg Injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. You should not use it if you have any known allergies from this injection.

It may cause injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, and redness in some people. Let your doctor know if they bother you. Additionally, inform your doctor if you have undergone any cardiac surgery or you are suffering from any liver disease.

Uses of Aprogen Injection

Bleeding

Side effects of Aprogen Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Aprogen

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Aprogen Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Aprogen Injection works

Aprogen 14mg Injection prevents the breakdown of clots and stops bleeding.

Quick tips

Aprogen 14mg Injection helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and nosebleeds.
It is given as a slow injection into a vein.
Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
Aprogen 14mg Injection helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and nosebleeds.
Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
If taking for heavy periods, take it on the first day as taking it before or after will not have any benefit.
Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive periods.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aprogen 14mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aprogen 14mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aprogen 14mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Aprogen 14mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aprogen 14mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprogen 14mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Aprogen 14mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What Aprogen 14mg Injection is and what it is used for?

Aprogen 14mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antifibrinolytics, i.e. medicines to prevent blood loss.

How is Aprogen 14mg Injection given?

This injection will usually be given to you lying down by slow injection or infusion (through ‘a drip’) through a catheter into a larger vein in your body.

Can Aprogen 14mg Injection be given to children?

This injection should be avoided in children since its safety and efficacy in children below the age of 18 years have not been established. Consult your doctor for more advice.

What other medications should be avoided while taking Aprogen 14mg Injection?

It is advisable to avoid taking any other anti-fibrinolytic and antibiotics while taking Aprogen 14mg Injection. Inform your doctor before the start of the treatment if you are taking any of these.

What are some of the serious side-effects of Aprogen 14mg Injection?

Some of the serious side-effects of this medicine are blood clots in the lungs, severe blood clotting disorder that results in tissue damage and bleeding, the inability of the blood to clot or coagulate normally, chest pain, and severe allergic shock (anaphylactic shock), which is potentially life-threatening. In such cases, your doctor will stop the treatment completely.

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Chemical Class

Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Antifibrinolytic Agents

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Patient concerns

I was late on my dates this month and now having heavy bleeding with thick fluid (clots) passage from past 6-7 days This is for the 1st time happening and I am really worried.Please suggest and advice the medication

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Heavy bleeding is expected after a delayed period. Try Tranexa tablets to control the bleeding.

Suddenly from last two months m having bleeding only for 1 day during periods .I want to know reason behind it.i am taking Diane 35 now.but still the bleeding lasts for 1 day.The flow of bleeding is very slow.kindly give your suggestions.

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi dear. Usually bleeding decreases while on Diane 35. Also amount if bleeding would depend on how you are taking the pills. However don't worry, decrease in bleeding is expected.

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Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.

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Aprogen 14mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Aprogen Injection

Side effects of Aprogen Injection

How to use Aprogen Injection

How Aprogen Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What Aprogen 14mg Injection is and what it is used for?

How is Aprogen 14mg Injection given?

Can Aprogen 14mg Injection be given to children?

What other medications should be avoided while taking Aprogen 14mg Injection?

What are some of the serious side-effects of Aprogen 14mg Injection?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

I was late on my dates this month and now having heavy bleeding with thick fluid (clots) passage from past 6-7 days This is for the 1st time happening and I am really worried.Please suggest and advice the medication

Suddenly from last two months m having bleeding only for 1 day during periods .I want to know reason behind it.i am taking Diane 35 now.but still the bleeding lasts for 1 day.The flow of bleeding is very slow.kindly give your suggestions.

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