Canreal Injection 1's belongs to the group of medicines called 'antiplatelet agents' used to prevent the formation of blood clots, thereby reducing the chance of Myocardial infarction. Canreal Injection 1's is used during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure to reduce the chance of blood clot formation.
Canreal Injection 1's contains Cangrelor, which works by inhibiting the clumping of platelets, thereby reducing the chance of blood clot formation. This results in lower cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction (heart attack), repeat coronary revascularization, and stent thrombosis (ST).
Canreal Injection 1's will be administered by your doctor. So, do not self-administer. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your doctor based on your health condition. Canreal Injection 1's may cause certain side effects such as nose bleeds, skin rash, bleeding in the bowels, blood in urine, low haemoglobin, indigestion and bruising. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
Canreal Injection 1's should not be used if you ever had a brain stroke, bleeding in the brain or transient ischemic attack (stroke). Talk to your doctor before receiving Canreal Injection 1's, have/had a recent severe injury or surgery due to risk of severe bleeding problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving this medicine. Canreal Injection 1's is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established.