All You Need to Know About Acenocoumarol

What is Acenocoumarol? 

Blood clots are not always dangerous!

Blood clot formation is a natural phenomenon in humans to treat any internal injury or haemorrhage.

Sometimes these clots are formed without any injury, which can be dangerous.

These blood clots travel through your circulatory system and can cause blockages in the blood vessels.

The obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot is known as a thromboembolism.

There are two types of blockages, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the lower leg, thigh, pelvis, or sometimes in the arms. Pulmonary embolism occurs when a clot breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs.

These blood clots prevent normal blood flow and prove fatal if not treated on time.

Doctors usually use anticoagulants to treat thromboembolism. Anticoagulants are blood thinners, and they increase or prolong the clotting time. There are times when the doctor prescribes an anticoagulant like Acenocoumarol. 

About Acenocoumarol 

It is a coumarin derivative and an anticoagulant. It prevents abnormal blood clot formation. It reduces the effect of Vitamin K. Vitamin K plays a crucial role in the process of clotting the blood, and the reduced effect of Vitamin K slows down the process of clotting. 

Acenocoumarol also reduces the existing clots from getting any larger and causing problems. It lowers the severity of thromboembolic disorders. 

Uses of Acenocoumarol 

Doctors study the patient’s medical history and the severity of the disease and prescribe Acenocoumarol accordingly. Acenocoumarol can be prescribed for the following conditions. 

Pulmonary embolism 

Deep vein thrombosis 

As prophylaxis after a critical illness to prevent thromboembolism 

After stent implant 

After acute Myocardial Infarction 

Prevent unwanted clots from forming conditions such as atrial fibrillation. 

In the case of heart valve replacement. 

To prevent enlargement of clots that may have already formed in the blood vessels of the legs, lungs, or heart. 

How to take Acenocoumarol 

Whenever you take a medicine, it is vital to discuss it with the doctor. All medicines interact with food, herbs, and other medications you consume; hence the doctor must know all your habits and medications. 

Acenocoumarol (Tablet form) is usually prescribed between 2-4mg/day depending upon the individual condition.  

Take the tablet orally and swallow it with water as advised by your doctor.  

Try to take Acenocoumarol at the same time on each day which supports to keep the levels of the medicine in your blood steady. 

You can take Acenocoumarol with or without food, as suggested by the doctor. 

Continue to take Acenocoumarol tablets regularly until your doctor tells you to stop. 

Ensure that the treatment course is complete. 

Never stop or discontinue the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. 

Missed a dose? Do not worry, you can take the missed dose as soon as you remember, or skip that if it's time for the next dose. Never take a double dose to make up for the missed one. Remember to let your doctor know about any missed doses when you next have your blood test. 

Precautions before taking Acenocoumarol 

Before taking Acenocoumarol, tell your doctor about your entire medical history, and family history. It helps the doctor to make an informed decision. 

Discuss your allergies. 

Inform the doctor of the medicines you take, as Acenocoumarol can interfere with certain drugs and medicines. 

Inform the doctor if you have any drinking or smoking habits. 

Inform if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as this drug is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. 

Tell the doctor if  

You have recently had a stroke. 

You have high blood pressure or are diabetic, or have, had any heart trouble or heart infection 

You have liver and kidney problems? 

You have a condition that may increase the risk of bleeding, e.g., a stomach ulcer. 

You have had a recent surgery or take intramuscular injections of any kind. 

Brand Names of Acenocoumarol 

Acenocoumarol is available in the market with various brand names. 

Some of the popularly found brand names are: 

Acitrom (Abbot Laborotories) 

Artiflo (Zuventus Healthcare) 

Acenomac (Macleods Pharmaceuticals) 

Aceno (Zydus Cadila) 

Altrom (Ikon Remedies) 

Nicoz (Ajanta Pharma) 

Nicomalom (Steris Healthcare) 

Cenorol (East West Pharma) 

Acethromb (Suvik Hitek) 

Nistrom (Neiss Labs) 

Side effects of Acenocoumarol 

Drugs interact differently in each person. Acenocoumarol may show pronounced side effects in some people, and for some, there may be mild side effects or none at all. 

Some common side effects are listed below.? 

These tend to get better with time. 

Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite 

Loss of hair 

Abdominal pain 

Skin Rash 

Some severe side effects are listed below. In case you experience any of the following, you should contact the doctor immediately. 

Chest tightness 

Fever 

A bad cough 

Skin turning blue

Fits or passes out 

Swelling of any body part like lips or face 

Severe dizziness

Vomiting blood 

Haemorrhage 

Unusual bleeding or bruising

If you see blood in your urine or stools 

Will Acenocoumarol suit me? 

Personalized genetic testing will answer this question. It will soon become a routine in personalized patient care. Your doctor and you will be able to access information on any genetic predisposition and the response to medications from the comfort of your home. 

Indus Health Plus has impactful MEDNAwise genetic testing that tells you if a particular drug is effective for you. Each individual reacts differently to the same drug. While some people may benefit, some may not show any improvement.  

To find the most effective drug especially suited to your unique self, get the MEDNAwise genetic testing done.

Genetic testing is the future of medicine, which is here today! Become proactive in managing your health.  

MEDNAwise Genetic Testing 

MEDNAwise is a simple saliva swab test.

You can take it from anywhere and send the sample to Indus labs.

It then involves several tests done to study your genes and their mutations. It helps the doctor to decide on suitable treatments and other medical interventions.

The MEDNAwise genetic testing can predict your genetic response to 70+ drugs used in different medical specialties. It is a perfect tool to know if Acenocoumarol is the drug for you.

Unburden yourself from the traditional trial and error method. 

The MEDNAwise pharmacogenetic test eliminates therapeutic failure, no response, and risk of adverse drug reaction.

The results enable the doctors to find the correct match of medicines for your body. The test informs the risk of diseases you may be at, which enables doctors to start the treatment before the disease aggravates. The results make you aware, and you can make lifestyle changes to benefit your health.

A crucial element of prevention is to understand the risks of diseases.

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