Ethamsylate

Last updated 08 Nov 2024 | 05:43 AM (UTC)

Ethamsylate Uses

Ethamsylate is used in the treatment of bleeding. It is used to prevent or reduce bleeding in conditions like abnormal blood loss during periods and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. It also prevents or reduces bleeding during, before or after delicate surgeries.

How Ethamsylate works

Ethamsylate is a haemostatic medication. It works by increasing the ability of platelets to stick together and form blood clots. It also helps control bleeding from tiny blood vessels (capillaries).

Common side effects of Ethamsylate

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Skin rash, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

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Medicine brands for Ethamsylate

Sylate

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹39 to ₹435

5 variant(s)

Styptovit E

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹40 to ₹262

3 variant(s)

Eklot

Kontest Chemicals Ltd

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹2 to ₹25

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Ethamsylate

Ethamsylate helps reduce blood loss.
The dose and frequency depends on the condition that is being treated.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Ethamsylate

Q. How does Ethamsylate work?

Ethamsylate belongs to a class of medications called hemostatic agent. It acts by stopping bleeding from small blood vessels by stabilizing the wall of these blood vessels and improving platelet (blood cells that help in clotting)function.