Argatroban Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Argatroban, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Argatroban brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Argatroban

Pronunciation : ar-GA-troh-ban

ICD Code : Y44.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anticoagulants / Antithrombotics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Argatroban

International :

Acova

Why is Argatroban Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an anticoagulant (thrombin inhibitor) agent prescribed for thrombosis treatment in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (low platelet levels).

When should Argatroban not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe bleeding, who are taking metronidazole, disulfiram, or heparin and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Argatroban?

IV- Initial Dosage: An infusion should be started at 25 mcg/kg/min and a bolus of 350 mcg/kg over 3 to 5 minutes. It may be adjusted if needed.

How should Argatroban be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Argatroban?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, blood disorder, stroke, stomach or intestinal problem, low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia), high blood pressure, liver disease, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• It may cause bleeding or bruising, avoid injury.

What are the side effects of Argatroban?

Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing and cough.
Heart- Low blood pressure, heart arrest, nausea and fast heart rate.
Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection and abnormal kidney function.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, vomiting, infection and abdominal pain.
Miscellaneous- Fever, sepsis and stroke.