Ethamsylate

Description

Ethamsylate is used to treat excessive blood loss during menstruation. It is al

so used to prevent brain haemorrhage in newly born babies and to treat small vessel haemorrhages. This medicine prevents and treats bleeding from the small vessels. It reduces bleeding time and blood loss. Ethamsylate is available in the form of tablet, injection. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting ethamsylate.

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses

Ethamsylate is used in the treatment of small vessel haemorrhage and spotting or excessive blood loss during periods.
It is also used in preventing brain haemorrhage in newly born babies

Contraindications

When should one not use Ethamsylate

If you are allergic to ethamsylate or similar medicines
If you are breastfeeding
You have an autoimmune disorder of the skin called porphyria
If you have bronchial asthma

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain/discomfort
Skin rash
Weakness
Injection site reactions

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take ethamsylate during pregnancy?

Ethamsylate should be avoided during pregnancy as there is limited safety information is available. Consult your doctor before using it.

Breast Feeding

Can I take ethamsylate while breastfeeding?

Ethamsylate is not recommended while breastfeeding as there is limited safety information is available. Consult your doctor before using it.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed ethamsylate?

Use of ethamsylate may not affect your driving ability.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with ethamsylate?

There are no known interaction of alcohol along with ethamsylate.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding
You have low or unstable blood pressure

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Ethamsylate works by inducing the coagulation of blood by making the platelets stick together, thus helping in controlling bleeding from blood vessels.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way ethamsylate works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Dosage

Overdose

Seek urgent medical help if you suspect an overdose.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose of ethamsylate, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is already time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule. Do not take...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD, CCEBDM Diabetology

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the side effects of using ethamsylate?

A: You may experience headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, weakness, skin rashes, injection site reactions after using ethamsylate.

Q: How does ethamsylate work?

A: Ethamsylate works by inducing the coagulation of blood by making the platelets stick together, thus helping in controlling bleeding from blood vessels.

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Last Updated on: 26 Oct 2021 | 10:06 PM (IST)

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