Haemocoagulase Pharmacology

Haemocoagulase

About Haemocoagulase
A proteolytic enzyme from venom of South American viper,Bothrops atorox, A plasma clotting agent for fibrinogen(a haemostatic).
Mechanism of Action of Haemocoagulase
Haemocoagulase which is a haemostatic drug and is isolated from venom of Bothrops atorox. It contains two different types of enzymes acting on blood coagulation; of which one has thrombin like action and the other one has thromboplastin like effect. Thus it promotes and accelerates physiological process of haemostasis. It shortens the bleeding time and coagulation time.
Pharmacokinets of Haemocoagulase
N/A
Onset of Action for Haemocoagulase
I.V.: 5 to 10minutes
I.M. or S.C.: 20 to 30 minutes
Duration of Action for Haemocoagulase
I.V.: 24hours
I.M. or S.C.:48 to 60 hours
Half Life of Haemocoagulase
N/A
Side Effects of Haemocoagulase
N/A
Contra-indications of Haemocoagulase
1. Thromboembolic disorders
Special Precautions while taking Haemocoagulase
1. Avoid use of excess dose
2. Renal impairment
3. Avoid use along with alcohol
4. Not to be used if the solution is coloured


Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Haemocoagulase
1. Various types of internal and external haemorrhages
Interactions for Haemocoagulase
No specific drug interaction is documented.
Typical Dosage for Haemocoagulase
1ml intramuscularly or directly apply to the affected area whenever necessary up to 12th hourly or 8th hourly/day
Children: 0.3 to 0.5ml based on requirement and condition of the child.

Schedule of Haemocoagulase
N/A
Storage Requirements for Haemocoagulase
Store in a cool dark place and protects from light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Haemocoagulase
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Haemocoagulase
Treatment is supportive and symptomatic.

Home Delivery for Haemocoagulase in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including haemocoagulase.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for haemocoagulase and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for haemocoagulase may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take haemocoagulase only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for haemocoagulase before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for haemocoagulase with the pharmacy.

Haemocoagulase is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for haemocoagulase might be better known than haemocoagulase itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have haemocoagulase in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for haemocoagulase.