The Brand Name HAMOSTAT Has Generic Salt :: Aminocaproic 

HAMOSTAT  Is From Company Samarth Priced :: Rs. 65

HAMOSTAT have Aminocaproic is comes under Sub class Hemostatics,Hemorrheologic of  Main Class Hematological System

Main Medicine Class:: Hematological System  Sub Medicine Class :: Hemostatics,Hemorrheologic 

Indications for Drugs ::

Haemorrhage, Missed abortion, Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia,Traumatic hyphema, Dental bleeding, Hemophilia A, Postoperative bleeding, Systemic hyperfibrinolysis

Drug Dose ::

Oral Treatment and prophylaxis of haemorrhage Adult: Initially, 4-5 g, followed by 1-1.25 g every hr for about 8 hr or until bleeding has been controlled. Max: 24 g in 24 hr. IV Treatment and prophylaxis of haemorrhage As 2% soln: Initial: 4-5 g over 1 hr, then continuous infusion of 1 g/hr for usually up to 8 hr or until bleeding is controlled. Max: 24 g/24 hr.

Contraindication ::

Bleeding due to disseminated intravascular coagulation. Rapid IV administration.

Drug Precautions ::

Renal or cardiac disorders. Urinary tract bleeding, haematuria of upper urinary tract origin; veno-occlusive hepatic disease, skeletal myopathy, neonates. Monitor creatinine phosphokinase. Avoid admin with factor IX complex concentrates. Pregnancy and lactation.

Drug Side Effects ::

Oedema, headache, malaise, allergic and anaphylactic reactions, anaphylaxis, bradycardia, hypotension, peripheral ischaemia, thrombosis, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, agranulocytosis, coagulation disorder, leukopaenia, thrombocytopaenia, increased CPK, muscle damage, myalgia, myopathy, myositis, rhabdomyolysis, confusion, convulsions, delirium, dizziness, hallucinations, intracranial hypertension, stroke, syncope, dyspnoea, nasal congestion, pulmonary embolism, pruritus, rash, tinnitus, decreased vision, watery eyes, increased BUN, dry ejaculation. Potentially Fatal: Cardiac and hepatic damage.

Pregnancy category ::

3

Drug Mode of Action ::  

Aminocaproic acid inhibits the action of plasminogen activators and, to a lesser extent, it also has some antiplasmin activity.

Drug Interactions ::

Increased risk of hypercoagulability with OC and oestrogens.