Ethamsylate Pharmacology

Ethamsylate

About Ethamsylate
Benzenesulfonate derivative, Systemic haemostatic.
Mechanism of Action of Ethamsylate
It exerts haemostatic action by acting on the first step of haemostasis by improving platelet adhesiveness and restoring capillary resistance. It decreases bleeding time and increases platelet aggregation. It reduces capillary bleeding when platelets are adequate. The drug exerts antihyaluronidase action and improves capillary wall stability. It inhibits PGI-2 synthesis and correct abnormal platelet function.
Pharmacokinets of Ethamsylate
Absorption: Well absorbed orally.
Distribution: Distributed in a protein bound form.
Excretion: Excreted through urine as unchanged drug.
Onset of Action for Ethamsylate
N/A
Duration of Action for Ethamsylate
3 days
Half Life of Ethamsylate
8 hours.
Side Effects of Ethamsylate
1. Headache
2. Nausea
3. Rash
4. Fall in BP(only after I.V. administration)

Contra-indications of Ethamsylate
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Porphyria
3. Haemophilia
4. Thrombocytopenic purpura


Special Precautions while taking Ethamsylate
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Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Ethamsylate
Used for prevention of haemorrhage in various conditions like :-
1. Menorrhagia
2. Metrorrhagia
3. After abortion
4. Post partum haemorrhage
5. Epistaxis
6. Melena
7. Haematuria
8. After tooth extraction
9. Surgical procedures
10. Haematemesis
11. Haemoptysis

Interactions for Ethamsylate
No known interaction.
Typical Dosage for Ethamsylate
Dosage:
Oral:
250 mg twice daily to 500mg thrice daily until bleeding stops.
In menorrhagia and metrorrhagia: 250mg 8th hourly. Increases the dosage to 500mg 8th hourly if required depending up on the condition of the disease.
In persistent menorrhagia take 0.5g 8th hourly starting form 5days before menstruation and continued up to 5 days after menstruation.
Children: Half of adult dose.

Parenteral:
250mg to 500mg I.V. or I.M.
Take 1 hour before the procedure during Preoperative indications, repeat the dosage if required during the surgery and in post operative indications take the same dose and repeat 4 to 6 times daily until bleeding stops. In emergency situations also repeat the dosage 4 to 6 times daily until bleeding stops.
Children: Half of adult dose.
Neonates: 10mg/kg intramuscularly within two hours after birth and repeat at 4 to 6 times daily until bleeding stops.

Schedule of Ethamsylate
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Storage Requirements for Ethamsylate
Store in a cool dry place and protects from direct heat and light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Ethamsylate
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose.Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Ethamsylate
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

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