Review the side-effects of Lepirudin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Heart failure.
Skin- Bleeding in injection site, wounds and allergic skin reactions.
Eye and ENT- Nosebleed.
Gastrointestinal- Gastrointestinal and rectal bleeding.
Genitourinary- Abnormal kidney function, blood in urine and vaginal bleeding.
Blood- Anemia and sepsis.
Liver- Abnormal liver function.
Respiratory- Pneumonia.
Miscellaneous- Fever and infection.
Refludan
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Heart failure.
Skin- Bleeding in injection site, wounds and allergic skin reactions.
Eye and ENT- Nosebleed.
Gastrointestinal- Gastrointestinal and rectal bleeding.
Genitourinary- Abnormal kidney function, blood in urine and vaginal bleeding.
Blood- Anemia and sepsis.
Liver- Abnormal liver function.
Respiratory- Pneumonia.
Miscellaneous- Fever and infection.
Other Precautions :
Avoid alcohol consumption.Drug Name : Lepirudin
Lepirudin(Refludan) generic is an anticoagulant, prescribed for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). It blocks thrombin activity that helps to prevent the formation of blood clots.Trade Names for Lepirudin
International :
Refludan
