Description
Upxiga 100000IU Injection is used in the treatment of severe sepsis and inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis). It helps to reduce the chemicals involved in the inflammation of the pancreas. Upxiga 100000IU Injection is generally administered by a doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness) and increased liver enzymes. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Upxiga 100000IU Injection should not be used for patients who are hypersensitive and in breastfeeding women. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Your doctor may advise for regular liver function while you are taking this medicine. This medicine can not be used for replacing the traditional therapeutic methods such as transfusion, oxygen therapy and antibiotics for shocks.
Introduction
In Treatment of Severe sepsis Sepsis is a life threatening condition that may be caused due to an infection and will cause severe inflammatory changes throughout the body. This is an emergency situation and can be fatal too. Upxiga 100000IU Injection helps to control the release of those chemicals that may be responsible for these aggressive inflammation symptoms. Upxiga 100000IU Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse in a hospital set up. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. In Treatment of Pancreatitis Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas associated with pain and constant internal damage to the pancreas. Upxiga 100000IU Injection helps to relieve pain and other inflammation related symptoms such as swelling, irritation etc in the pancreas. This stops further damage and helps in healing.
Benefits
Upxiga 100000IU Injection blocks the chemicals (digestive enzymes) which helps in digestion and also reduces the chemicals involved in inflammation of the pancreas.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety Advice
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Upxiga 100000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Upxiga 100000IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CAUTION - Upxiga 100000IU Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Upxiga 100000IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CAUTION - Upxiga 100000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Upxiga 100000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Upxiga 100000IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Upxiga 100000IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.