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Prota 50mg Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Protamine Sulfate
Manufacturer : SAMARTH LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
1 Ampoule(s) Of 5ml
Introduction to Prota 50mg Injection
Prota 50mg Injection is an anticoagulant reversal medication containing the active ingredient Protamine Sulfate. This medication is commonly used as an antidote to reverse the anticoagulant (blood-thinning) effects of heparin, and it is often used to prevent blood clot formation. This drug helps to counteract the anticoagulant effects of heparin. It does not thin the blood itself; instead, it neutralizes the effects of heparin, allowing the blood to clot normally.
This drug is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to it or its component. Before initiating the treatment with Prota 50mg Injection, inform your physician if you are allergic to fish, have previously undergone heart surgery, are an insulin-dependent diabetic, or if you are a man who has had a vasectomy or is infertile. It is important to communicate this information to your physician to ensure your safety and appropriate medication use. Do not try to treat the overdose on your own. Avoid taking any additional medications or interventions without medical guidance. The management of an overdose should be under the supervision of physicians.Â
Patients undergoing prolonged medical procedures involving repeated doses of this drug should be subject to careful monitoring of clotting parameters. If you suspect that you have used more Prota 50mg Injection than you should or if you are experiencing any signs of an overdose, it is necessary to take immediate action to ensure your safety. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, suspect pregnancy, or planning to become pregnant. Please consult your doctor for more advice. This drug is not recommended for children aged twelve years and younger.
Uses of Prota 50mg Injection
- Treatment of heparin overdosage
Therapeutic Effects of Prota 50mg Injection
Prota 50mg Injection works by binding to and neutralizing the effects of heparin. It forms a complex with heparin molecules, reducing their ability to prevent blood clotting. This helps restore normal blood clotting function.
Interaction of Prota 50mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Prota 50mg Injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Prota 50mg Injection
- Store Prota 50mg Injection below (25°C)
- Protect from light and moisture.
How to consume Prota 50mg Injection
Prota 50mg Injection should be administered by slow infusion into a vein for about ten minutes by your physician in a hospital setting. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
Safety Advices for Prota 50mg Injection
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Pregnancy
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If you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning for the pregnancy, report to your doctor before starting the treatment with Prota 50mg Injection.Â
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Breast Feeding
 ÂIf breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting the treatment with Prota 50mg Injection.
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Lungs
  It is unknown whether Prota 50mg Injection is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have lung disease before starting the treatment.Â
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Liver
  It is unknown whether Prota 50mg Injection is safe for patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor for more advice.
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Alcohol
 ÂIt is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with the Prota 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
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Driving
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Prota 50mg Injection is unlikely to impair your driving ability and is safe to operate machinery.
Side Effects of Prota 50mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Low or high blood pressure
- Shortness of breath
Common
- Flushing, feeling of warmth in the body
- Feeling sick, tiredness
- Injection site reactions (redness, pain, swelling)
Word of Advice
Patients receiving Prota 50mg Injection should be closely monitored during and after administration to detect any signs of hypotension or adverse reactions. Vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, should be regularly checked.
FAQs
Q 1. How does Prota 50mg Injection work?
Prota 50mg Injection works by binding to and neutralizing the effects of heparin. Heparin prevents blood from clotting, and protamine counteracts this by making blood clot more effectively.
Q 2. Can Prota 50mg Injection be used for other purposes besides reversing heparin's effects?
Prota 50mg Injection is primarily used for reversing heparin's anticoagulant effects and is not used for other medical conditions or purposes.
Q 3. How quickly does Prota 50mg Injection work to reverse heparin's effects?
Prota 50mg Injection acts relatively quickly to neutralize heparin's effects, but the speed of reversal can depend on several factors, including the dosage of the drug and the amount of heparin in the patient's system.
Q 4. When is Prota 50mg Injection administered?
Prota 50mg Injection is usually administered in emergency situations when there is excessive bleeding or hemorrhage due to a heparin overdose or to reverse the effects of heparin during surgery.
Q 5. Can Prota 50mg Injection be used in patients who are allergic to fish or shellfish?
Prota 50mg Injection is derived from fish sperm, so individuals with known allergies to fish or shellfish may be at an increased risk of an allergic reaction when exposed to this drug. Healthcare providers should be informed of any known allergies before administering the medication.
Fact Box of Prota 50mg Injection
Molecule name: Protamine Sulfate | Therapeutic class: Anticoagulant reversal agents |
Pharmacological class:Â Heparin antagonists | Indications: Treatment of heparin overdosage |
References
- Wockhardt UK Ltd, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [Revised on March 2018] [ Accessed on 21st Sep 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.8.pdf
- Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Blood coagulation and anticoagulant, fibrinolytic, and antiplatelet drugs, 12th edition, 2011, 858 - 859.
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Drugs affecting coagulation, bleeding, and thrombosis, 7th edition, 2013, 620.
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