It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Hemocid before taking it.
What is Hemocid
Hemocid is a man-made form of a protein that occurs naturally in the body and helps the blood clot. Hemocid is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with certain medical conditions such as aplastic anemia, cirrhosis of the liver, placenta abruptio (early separation of the placenta in pregnancy), urinary bleeding, and certain types of cancer. Hemocid is also used to prevent bleeding after heart surgery or placement of a shunt near the liver to control high blood pressure Hemocid may also be used for purposes not listed in Hemocid guide.
Hemocid side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Hemocid and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
sudden cough, rapid breathing, fast heart rate;
pain or swelling in one or both legs;
muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with fever or flu symptoms and dark colored urine;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting;
swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath;
slow heart rate, trouble breathing, feeling like you might pass out;
numbness or tingling in your arms or legs;
easy bruising or bleeding, purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin; or
confusion, hallucinations;
Less serious side effects may include:
mild muscle pain or weakness;
headache, tired feeling;
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea;
decreased amount of semen when having an orgasm;
stuffy nose, watery eyes
vision problems, ringing in your ears; or
mild skin rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Hemocid dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Fibrinolytic Bleeding:
For the treatment of acute bleeding syndromes due to elevated fibrinolytic activity: Injection: 4 g to 5 g in 250 mL of diluent administered by infusion during the first hour of treatment, followed by a continuing infusion at the rate of 1 g per hour in 50 mL of diluent. This method of treatment would ordinarily be continued for about 8 hours or until the bleeding situation has been controlled. Tablets or Syrup: 5000 mg orally during the first hour of treatment, followed by a continuing rate of 1000 mg tablets or 1 teaspoonful of syrup per hour. This method of treatment would ordinarily be continued for about 8 hours or until the bleeding situation has been controlled.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Hemocid medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
250 mg
20 ml
$0.76
India
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
Can Hemocid be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Hemocid?
Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:
factor IX complex(Bebulin VH, Konyne 80, Profilnine SD, Proplex T); or
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Hemocid. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
How should I take Hemocid?
Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Start using the medication at the first sign of a bleeding episode. Your first dose may be much higher than the doses you use later on. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Treatment with Hemocid is usually continued hourly for 8 hours or until the bleeding has stopped.
Hemocid is either taken by mouth or injected into a vein through an IV.
You may need to first use the injection form and then use an oral form. Follow your doctor's instructions.
A healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be shown how to use an IV at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine.
Take the Hemocid tablets with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
Measure the oral syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
The injectable form of Hemocid must be mixed with a liquid (diluent) before using it. If you are using the injections at home, be sure you understand how to properly mix and store the medication.
Do not use the Hemocid injection if it has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood cells and kidney function may need to be tested often. Hemocid can have long-lasting effects on your body. Do not miss any follow-up visits to your doctor for blood or urine tests.
Store this medication at cool room temperature, away from heat and moisture.
Who should not take Hemocid?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it. Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have other conditions that would prevent you from safely using Hemocid.
To make sure you can safely take Hemocid, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
kidney disease; or
a history of stroke or blood clots;
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Hemocid will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether Hemocid passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medication to a child.
Can Hemocid be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Hemocid be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Hemocid, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Hemocid. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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Two patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Hemocid May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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101-200mg
2
100.0%
One patient reported time for results
How long will I use Hemocid before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about > 3 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Hemocid. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Hemocid kindly click here
Patients
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> 3 month
1
100.0%
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One patient reported age
Patients
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16-29
1
100.0%
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