clotawin 500 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is clotawin 500 tablet used for?
Alstat (Ethamsylate) is used to treat BLOOD RELATED. It contains Ethamsylate (500mg), which Reduces capillary bleeding by decreasing capillary permeability and promoting pl. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Ethamsylate
- Manufacturer: BestoChem Formulations India Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ clotawin 500 tablet Uses & Benefits
Prevention and treatment of capillary bleeding; menorrhagia; hematuria; epistaxis; post-surgical bleeding.
Off-label uses: Dengue hemorrhagic fever; prevention of periventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ethamsylate |
| Brand Name | Alstat |
| Manufacturer | BestoChem Formulations India Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | BLOOD RELATED |
| Action Class | Haemostatic agent |
| Route of Administration | Oral, intravenous, intramuscular. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Reduces capillary bleeding by decreasing capillary permeability and promoting platelet adhesion.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take clotawin 500 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of clotawin 500 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Severe allergic reaction
- Anaphylaxis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Acute porphyria
- Hepatotoxicity
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Aspirin | Major | Additive antiplatelet effect, increased bleeding |
| Clopidogrel | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding |
| Heparin | Moderate | Enhanced anticoagulant effect |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Antiplatelet drugs (e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel)
- Thrombolytics
โก Moderate Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Heparin
- Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Corticosteroids
- Antihistamines
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of gastrointestinal bleeding; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to ethamsylate; acute porphyria.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Bleeding time, capillary fragility, platelet count, signs of bleeding.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
No specific antidote; supportive care; monitor for bleeding.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.