Phlebotroy Qps Bottle Of 5ml Solution

Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution is an anticoagulant or blood thinner medicine. It contains heparin as its active ingredient. Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution is used in certain medical conditions where the blood vessels get blocked due to the formation of clots.

It is used to treat and prevent the formation of blood clots affecting the legs, lungs and heart. It helps in stopping the growth of blood clot that is already formed and inhibits its growth further. However, it does not decrease the size of clots that are already formed.

The dose and duration of this medicine are decided by your doctor after accessing your medical condition. Inform your doctor about your complete medical history before initiating the treatment.

Dosage

Overdose

In case of overdose, contact your doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose of Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Heparin works by inactivating certain enzymes involved in blood coagulation and hence reduces the clotting ability of blood.

Directions for Use

• Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution should be used as recommended by the doctor.
• Read the instructions on the label before use.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution during pregnancy?

Consult your doctor before using Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution during pregnancy. Inform your doctor about your expected delivery dates. Also, if you have a history of miscarriage, you should inform the doctor. There is a risk of Osteoporosis (thinner bones) if you receive heparin for a long time during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution while breastfeeding?

Consult your doctor before using Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution?

Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution may not influence your driving abilities.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution?

You must not consume alcohol with Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any health condition that makes you more likely to bleed, such as stomach ulcer, hernia, inflammation of the heart, problems in the back of your eye, piles, a stroke, cancer or threatened miscarriage. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or nurse.
• You have diabetes, excess acid or high levels of potassium in your blood or are taking a medicine that may increase the potassium level in your blood (e.g. amiloride, triamterene).
• You have kidney or liver disease or suffer from allergies or previously had an allergy after taking similar medicines.
• You are taking another medicine that may affect your blood clotting.
• Your doctor may take a blood test up to several weeks after the end of your heparin treatment. This is so the doctor can check the level of the clotting cells (platelets) in your blood.
• Your doctor will check your blood if you receive treatment for more than five days and may do other blood tests if you have major surgery.
• You have been given epidural anaesthesia (given into the spine).
• You have signs of tingling, weakness or numbness in your lower legs or body, back pain or problems in passing urine.
• You are elderly, over 60 years of age.
• You must remind your doctor that you are on heparin before you receive any anaesthetic.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to heparin or any other ingredients of Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution or had an episode of skin allergy following heparin use.
• If you have high blood pressure or purpura (purple spots due to leakage of blood within the skin).
• If you have a bleeding disorder or have haemophilia (a rare disorder where your blood does not clot easily).
• If you have active tuberculosis, serious liver disorder or if you bruise easily.
• If you are supposed to undergo surgery of the brain, spine or eye, a lumbar puncture or local anaesthetic nerve block or any other procedure where bleeding could be a problem.
• If you are supposed to take diclofenac (pain and inflammation) intravenously.
• If you drink too often or have a large amount of alcohol and currently bleeding from anywhere in the body.
• Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution should not be administered intramuscularly or following a trauma.

Side effects

• Bleeding
• Bruising
• Tingling or numbness in the legs
• Back pain
• Allergy
• Local irritation
• Itching
• Rashes
• Nose bleeds
• Black tarry stools

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution 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.
• Pain killers, analgesics and anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin, ketorolac and intravenous diclofenac should be avoided while on treatment with Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution as the concomitant use may impose the risk of bleeding.
• Medicines that may interfere with blood coagulation should be avoided. If you are not sure which are these medicines, ask your doctor or nurse.
• Other anticoagulants or antiplatelet medicines that are taken orally should be avoided while on treatment with this medicine.
• Certain antibiotics such as cefaclor, cefixime and ceftriaxone may affect the coagulation process and impose the risk of bleeding hence the concomitant use should be avoided.
• Probenecid, a medicine used for the treatment of gout may increase the anticoagulant effect of this medicine.
• There are chances of increased potassium levels if you are taking certain antihypertensive medicines or aliskiren. This can be detected by a blood test, let your doctor know about any blood pressure-lowering medicine you are taking.

Storage and disposal

• Store Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution at room temperature in a clean & dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution?

Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution is an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It is used to prevent or treat the formation of blood clots in the body. However, it does not help in reducing the size of blood clots that are already formed.

How does heparin in Phlebotroy QPS Topical solution work?

Heparin works by inactivating certain enzymes involved in blood coagulation and hence reduces the clotting ability of blood.