• Arganat 250mg Injection is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner
• It helps prevent and treat blood clots
• This way it reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack
• It also prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain, and heart
• Arganat 250mg Injection is commonly used in patients with irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) to prevent clot formation
• It also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries
• It is given as a drip into a vein under the supervision of a doctor.
• In general, you can reduce your risk of having a blood clot by making changes to your lifestyle, such as not smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and losing weight if you need to.
• The most common side effect of Arganat 250mg Injection is shortness of breath and a decrease in blood pressure
• If you experience any symptoms, tell your doctor immediately
• Other side effects include headache, diarrhea, cardiac arrest, and chest pain.Arganat 250mg Injection needs to be treated with caution
• Do not take it if you have severe kidney or liver problems, if you are currently bleeding or if you are taking other medicines to reduce blood clotting
• You should not breastfeed while using this medicine
• Unlike other anticoagulants, a regular blood test (PT-INR) is not required while taking this medicine.

Uses of Arganat 250mg Injection

• In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots Arganat 250mg Injection is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant
• Although it does not “dissolve” blood clots, it can prevent them from getting bigger so your body can dissolve them over time
• It will also prevent new ones from forming
• It works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting
• This keeps your blood flowing freely around your body and makes it less likely that a clot will form inside a blood vessel
• This can help prevent or reduce damage caused by stroke, clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism) or other blood vessels (thrombosis)
• It can also make it less likely that parts of a clot will break off and travel to other parts of the body
• It is given as an infusion (drip) into a vein under the supervision of a doctor
• You should make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be effective.

Missed Doses

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Frequestly asked Questions

Can I drink alcohol with Arganat 250mg Injection

It is advised to avoid alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Alcohol may increase the effect of this medicine, causing an increase in the risk of bleeding. Regular intake of alcohol can lead to a gastric ulcer which might again cause bleeding. Do consult your doctor if any such episode of bleeding occurs.

When will I feel better after taking Arganat 250mg Injection?

Arganat 250mg Injection reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not experience or feel any difference after taking Arganat 250mg Injection. Still, it is recommended to Take Arganat 250mg Injection as prescribed because the medicine is still working to provide its full benefits.

Who should not take Arganat 250mg Injection?

Arganat 250mg Injection is not advised to be taken by patients who are allergic to it. Additionally, it should not be taken if a patient is experiencing any unusual bleeding. Arganat 250mg Injection should also be avoided by patients with artificial (prosthetic) heart valves. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have ever had or plan to have a valve in your heart replaced. Also, it is advised to avoid the use Arganat 250mg Injection in patients with severe kidney disease.

Can the use of Arganat 250mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, Arganat 250mg Injection may increase the risk of bleeding. Be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Immediately inform the doctor if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.

Can Arganat 250mg Injection cause hair loss?

As compared to other blood-thinning medications, Arganat 250mg Injection does not usually cause hair loss. However, there are some rare reports which suggest hair loss because of Arganat 250mg Injection. Consult your doctor if you face hair loss while taking Arganat 250mg Injection to rule out any other causes of hair loss.

Does Arganat 250mg Injection affect the liver?

Arganat 250mg Injection usually does not affect the functioning of the liver. But, long-term use of Arganat 250mg Injection may increase the chances of mild liver injury in patients with elevated liver enzymes. However, the overall chances of developing any such problems are lower than other anticoagulants. It is advised that you inform your doctor if you have a history of liver disease before starting this medicine.

How should I store Arganat 250mg Injection?

Arganat 250mg Injection should be stored at room temperature between 20º and 25º C (68º-77°F) in the original packet it came in. Do not freeze. Store the medicine at a dry place and protect the medicine from moisture and light. Keep the medicine away from children.

Common and Known Side effects of Arganat 250mg Injection

• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Back pain
• Blood clots
• Cardiac arrest
• Chest pain
• Decreased blood pressure
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Headache
• Nausea
• Sepsis
• Breathlessness
• Vomiting
• Bleeding