Velix 30mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Tenecteplase (30mg) |
| Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
| Chemical Class | Carboxylic Acids Derivatives |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Plasminogen Activators- Thrombolytics |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 748 |
FAQ
How is Velix 30mg administered?
Velix 30mg should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Velix 30mg.
Can the use of Velix 30mg increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Velix 30mg increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
When will I feel better after taking Velix 30mg?
Velix 30mg reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Velix 30mg. This does not mean that the medicine is not working, therefore keep taking this medicine as prescribed.
Is Velix 30mg safe?
Velix 30mg is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
What medicines should I avoid while taking Velix 30mg?
Velix 30mg can interact with several medicines. If you are already taking Velix 30mg, do not take any other medicine without talking to your doctor.
Velix 30mg Injection Reviews
Velix 30mg belongs to a group of medicines called thrombolytic agents. It is used in the emergency treatment of heart attack. It helps to dissolve blood clots that have formed in the blood vessels of the heart.
Velix 30mg is an injectable drug, given directly into a vein and it is given by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to stop blood clotting at the same time or after the treatment.
The most common side effect of this medicine is bleeding. It may cause injection site bleeding, nosebleeds, blood in the stool, blood in the urine, or gastrointestinal bleeding. While on treatment with this medicine, you should be careful while shaving, cutting nails, or using sharp objects.
This drug needs to be administered with care by an expert and is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Velix 30mg including if you’ve had a head injury or surgery on your brain or spinal cord and any current bleeding anywhere in your body. Your healthcare team will need to know a lot about your medical history before giving you this medicine.
Velix 30mg is an injectable drug, given directly into a vein and it is given by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to stop blood clotting at the same time or after the treatment.
The most common side effect of this medicine is bleeding. It may cause injection site bleeding, nosebleeds, blood in the stool, blood in the urine, or gastrointestinal bleeding. While on treatment with this medicine, you should be careful while shaving, cutting nails, or using sharp objects.
This drug needs to be administered with care by an expert and is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Velix 30mg including if you’ve had a head injury or surgery on your brain or spinal cord and any current bleeding anywhere in your body. Your healthcare team will need to know a lot about your medical history before giving you this medicine.
How Velix 30mg Injection Works
Velix 30mg is a thrombolytic medication. It works by dissolving the harmful blood clots in the blood vessels. This restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death and improving outcomes.
How to Use Velix 30mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Velix 30mg Injection
- In Heart attack: Velix 30mg dissolves harmful blood clots that cause heart attack (if they are in the heart). They also dissolve clots that form in other blood vessels. This means that blood can again start to flow freely through your body. This medicine will, therefore, reduce both the damage caused by, and the risk of dying from a heart attack. The sooner the injection is given, the greater are the chances of recovery.
Uses of Velix 30mg Injection
- Heart attack
Velix 30mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Velix 30mg should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Velix 30mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Velix 30mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Velix 30mg is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Velix 30mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Velix 30mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Velix 30mg is used to treat myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) as soon as possible (usually within 12 hours) after the onset of symptoms.
- It is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- Continue with your diet and exercise along with previously prescribed medications for heart attack.
- It may increase your risk of bleeding. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice bleeding at the injection site, nose bleed, and blood in urine.
References
- Fox KA, White HD, Gersh BJ, et al. Antithrombotic Agents: Platelete Inhibitors, Acute Anticoagulants, Fibrinolytics, and Chronic Anticoagulants. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 382-84.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1326.