Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml

Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml belongs to the group of medicines called 'antiplatelet agents' used to prevent the formation of blood clots, thereby reducing the chance of Myocardial infarction. Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml is used as an adjunct during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure in patients with unstable angina not responding to conventional medical therapy when PCI procedure is planned within 24 hours.

Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml contains Abciximab, which belongs to the monoclonal anti-glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antibodies class. It works by blocking the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor's activity, thereby preventing platelet aggregation. This causes inhibition of fibrinogen binding, reducing the chance of blood clot formation. Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml results in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction (heart attack), repeat coronary revascularization, and stent thrombosis (ST).

Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml may cause certain side effects such as bleeding, nausea, headache, abdominal pain, hypotension, vomiting, dizziness, back pain, and pain at the site of injection. 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. A trained healthcare professional will administer Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml. So, do not self-administer. Your doctor will decide the dose of the medicine based on your health condition.

Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml should be avoided if you are allergic to it. It is contraindicated in patients who have active internal bleeding, thrombocytopenia, severe uncontrolled hypertension, had recent major surgery or trauma, a history of cerebrovascular accident within the last two years, or recent gastrointestinal or genitourinary bleeding, intracranial neoplasm, aneurysm, used dextran before PCI procedure, and history of vasculitis as it can cause serious adverse effects. Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml is administered along with aspirin and heparin. Hence, close monitoring of patients is needed for any bleeding conditions. Talk to your doctor before receiving Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml, 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. Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established.

Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml contains Abciximab, which belongs to the monoclonal anti-glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antibodies class. It works by blocking the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor's activity, thereby preventing platelet aggregation. This causes inhibition of fibrinogen binding, reducing the chance of blood clot formation. Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml results in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events like myocardial infarction (heart attack), repeat coronary revascularization, and stent thrombosis (ST). This medicine is always administered along with aspirin and heparin.

• Bleeding
• Nausea
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Hypotension
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Back pain
• Pain at the site of injection

Do not receive Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml if you are allergic to it. This medicine is contraindicated in patients having active internal bleeding, thrombocytopenia, recent major surgery or trauma, severe uncontrolled hypertension, history of cerebrovascular accident within two years, or recent gastrointestinal or genitourinary bleeding, intracranial neoplasm, aneurysm, use of dextran before PCI procedure, and history of vasculitis as it can cause serious adverse effects. Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml is administered along with aspirin and heparin. Hence, close monitoring of patients is needed for any bleeding conditions. Talk to your doctor before receiving Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml if you have/had a recent severe injury or surgery due to the risk of severe bleeding problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving this medicine. Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as efficacy and safety have not been established.

• ASPIRIN
• IBUPROFEN
• CELECOXIB
• CLOPIDOGREL
• ENOXAPARIN
• CAPTOPRIL
• ENALAPRIL
• NIFEDIPINE
• CILNIDIPINE
• ATENOLOL
• SOTALOL
• WARFARIN
• HEPARIN

• Before administration of Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml, a blood test for platelet count, prothrombin time, ACT and APTT should be done to check for any hemostatic abnormalities.
• As Reopro 10 mg Injection 5 ml will be administered along with heparin and aspirin, it is always important to check the patient for any bleeding conditions.

• Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, skinless poultry, fish, eggs, and low-fat dairy products.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
• Managing stress with meditation, yoga, and massage.
• Avoid eating fried food, fast food, boxed food, canned food, and processed frozen meals.