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ACITROM 2MG TABLET contains Nicoumalone which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-coagulants. It is used to treat or prevent the formation of blood clots in the body. Blood clots (also known as thrombosis) are semi-solid masses of blood cells deposited within the blood vessels. It happens due to excessive clumping of platelets (blood cells) or other blood proteins within the blood vessels. As a result, it blocks them and reduce blood flow within them, leading to various complications such as deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in veins of legs), pulmonary embolism (blood clot in veins of lungs), heart attack, abnormal heart rate or stroke. ACITROM 2MG TABLET can also be used as an adjunct in the treatment of coronary occlusion (block in heart which reduces oxygen and blood supply leading to heart attack) and transient cerebral ischemic attacks (mini stroke, caused by blockage in the blood vessel supplying the brain).
Nicoumalone is a blood thinning medication. It works by preventing the formation of blood clots within the blood vessels. It blocks the actions of certain blood proteins and enzymes that forms blood clots in the body. As a result, it reduces the risk of heart attack and other serious complications such as stroke, deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. ACITROM 2MG TABLET cannot not dissolve an existing blood clot, but it can prevent them from growing larger. During treatment with ACITROM 2MG TABLET, your doctor would regularly monitor your blood clotting time to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects.
Before taking ACITROM 2MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. Avoid drinking alcohol or cranberry juice while taking ACITROM 2MG TABLET. Inform your doctor if you are scheduled for any upcoming surgeries or if you had met with any accident recently. ACITROM 2MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women due to increased risk of bleeding at the time of childbirth. It should be used with caution in children and in elderly patients. The most common side effect of ACITROM 2MG TABLET is increased bleeding tendency (even after minor cuts or wounds). Consult your doctor if your bleeding becomes uncontrollable.
