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Medicine Details

Retefuse 18mg Injection

Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd

Salt Composition: Reteplase (18mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Heart attack Retefuse 18mg Injection dissolves harmful blood clots that cause heart attack (if they are in the heart). They also dissolve clots that form in other blood vessels. This means that blood can again start to flow freely through your body. This medicine will, therefore, reduce both the damage caused by, and the risk of dying from a heart attack. The sooner the injection is given, the greater are the chances of recovery.

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

Description: Retefuse 18mg Injection is a medicine that dissolves clots that have formed in blood vessels. It is used to treat a heart attack. It is known as a thrombolytic or “clot-busting” drug. This medicine restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death. Retefuse 18mg Injection is an injectable drug, given directly into a vein and it is given by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to stop blood clotting at the same time or after the treatment. This medicine may increase your risk of bleeding, so it is better to be careful while shaving, cutting nails, or using sharp objects. Treatment with this drug can also cause nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, and injection site bleeding. This drug needs to be administered with care by an expert and is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Retefuse 18mg Injection including if you have had a head injury or surgery on your brain or spinal cord and any current bleeding anywhere in your body. Your healthcare team will need to know a lot about your medical history before giving you this medicine.

How to Use: Retefuse 18mg Injection is a thrombolytic medication. It works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death and improving outcomes.

Safety Advice:

If Missed: packet of 1 Injection

Packaging: Packet

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Heart attack

Side Effects: Nausea | Vomiting | Decreased blood pressure | Injection site bleeding

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION