Acitrom 4mg Strip Of 30 Tablets

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Acitrom 4 MG Description

Acitrom Tablet is an oral anticoagulant or a blood thinner medicine. It is used to treat and prevent the formation of abnormal blood clots (thrombus) in the blood vessels. It is used in various disea

ses associated with abnormal blood clots affecting the heart, brain, legs and lungs. It contains acenocoumarol as an active ingredient. It works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme responsible for the clotting of blood. You should not take the Acitrom Tablet if you are pregnant, if you have high blood pressure, have an existing condition of risk of bleeding & recent history of surgery. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration prescribed. Before using this Tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Product Summary

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Contains	Acenocoumarol(4.0 Mg)
Uses	Treat and prevent blood clotting
Side effects	Bleeding in stomach, intestine, liver, eye, urinary tract and brain
Therapy	ANTI-COAGULANT

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Acitrom 4 MG

Treatment and prevention of diseases where the blood vessels are obstructed (thromboembolic diseases) such as Deep vein thrombosis (mainly affects legs) and other disorders related to the heart, lungs...
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As an adjuvant in the treatment of obstruction of blood flow through the heart due to blood clot (coronary occlusion).

Contraindications of Acitrom 4 MG

If you are allergic to acenocoumarol or any ingredient of Acitrom Tablet
If you are at a risk of bleeding due to blood disorders.
If you have high blood pressure or accumulation of fluid around the heart.
If you have a recent history of stroke due to bleeding in the brain or brain haemorrhages.
If you have stomach ulcers or intestinal bleeding, urinary tract infection or respiratory tract problem.
If you recently had or about to have surgery, have a liver or kidney problem, pregnant or planning a baby.
People who are difficult to co-operate such as alcoholics, with mental deterioration or psychiatric disorders.

Side effects of Acitrom 4 MG

Bleeding

Precautions and Warnings of Acitrom 4 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Acitrom Tablet during pregnancy?

Pregnant women should not take Acitrom Tablet as it is unsafe during pregnancy and can lead to malformations in the unborn baby. Woman of childbearing age should use proper contraceptive measures while taking this tablet. If you think you are pregnant or might become pregnant, discontinue the treatment and reach out to your doctor, he/she will shift you to a safer alternative.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Acitrom Tablet while breastfeeding?

Acenocoumarol may pass into the breastmilk in small amounts. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. After assessing the benefits over risks your doctor might change the medicine or ask you to stop breastfeeding or closely monitor the baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Acitrom Tablet?

Acitrom Tablet does not influence your driving ability. However, you should always keep your anticoagulant card while driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Acitrom Tablet tablet?

It is advised to avoid alcohol intake along with Acitrom Tablet, as it may affect the activity of this medicine and may worsen the side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have liver problem as the liver is the main site of the formation of blood clotting factors, and it can be affected.
You have known medical conditions like kidney or heart problem, the dose will be decided depending upon the severity of your underlying conditions.
You are suffering from a blood disorder like abnormal bleeding after injury; caution is required for such patients.
You are an older person or giving it to a child, be cautious and more frequent monitoring of PT/INR is recommended.
You are suffering from a rare condition where calcium builds up in blood vessels in the skin, as these medicines contain calcium.
You have disorders due to which absorption from the gut is not proper.
You have increased thyroid levels, infection or inflammation, cancer or tumour.
You experience bleeding problems, reach out to your doctor.

Mode of Action of Acitrom 4 MG

How Does It Work?

Acitrom Tablet contains acenocoumarol which is structurally similar to vitamin K. Vitamin K is an essential factor required for blood clotting. Acenocoumarol inhibits the action of an enzyme which mai...

Directions for Use of Acitrom 4 MG

Acitrom Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Do not change your dose or stop taking this medicine on your own.

Interactions of Acitrom 4 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Sometimes medicines can interfere with the action of Acitrom Tablet or Acitrom Tablet itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for a...
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In particular if you are on certain medications like antiplatel medicines, anticagulants like heparin, antibiotics like clindamycin, medicines used to treat heart and brain related disorders, choleste...
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Other medicines that should be used with caution are antihypertensive medicines like atorvastatin, medicines used to treat underactive thyroid gland like levothyroxine, anti-HIV medicines etc.
The anticoagulant effect of Acitrom Tablet may be diminished, when taken along with ceratin medicines anti-cancer medicines, anti-epileptic medicines, St John’s Wort (herbal medicine for brain disorde...
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Interactions with food items

Food containing a high amount of Vitamin K such as Spinach & broccoli should be avoided while using this medicine.

Storage and disposal of Acitrom 4 MG

Store Acitrom Tablets in original packing to protect it from sunlight
Keep out of the reach of children and pets

Dosage of Acitrom 4 MG

Overdose

The symptoms of an overdose of Acitrom Tablet may include bleeding from gums, nose, heavy menstrual bleeding, joint pain, swelling, dizziness, sickness, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, etc. If you ...

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose ...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Do I need to stop Acitrom Tablet if I have a planned surgery?

A: Your doctor will decide whether you should stop taking Acitrom Tablet depending on the type of surgery planned. The decision is made by the physician after assessing the risks and benefits of discontinuing Acitrom Tablet.

Q: Can Acitrom be taken on an empty stomach?

A: Acitrom can be taken with food or without food, as advised by the doctor. If you experience any kind of stomach discomfort, then you can take it with food.

Q: What are the side effects of Acitrom?

A: Bleeding in the stomach, intestine, liver, eye, urinary tract and brain are a few side effects of Acitrom. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on your own.

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ACITROM

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

29/04/2027

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