Indication & Dosage |
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Parenteral |
ADJUNCT IN HYPODERMOCLYSIS |
Adult:
1500 units for every 500-1000 ml of fluid for SC admin. |
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Parenteral |
FACILITATE SC/IM INJECTIONS |
Adult:
1500 units directly added to the inj. |
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Parenteral |
AID IN THE DISPERSAL OF EXTRAVASATED FLUIDS OR BLOOD |
Adult:
1500 units for every 500-1000 ml of fluid for SC admin. |
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Parenteral |
AID IN THE DIFFUSION OF LOCAL ANAESTHETIC IN OPHTHALMOLOGY |
Adult:
1500 units for every 500-1000 ml of fluid for SC admin. |
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Precautions |
Impaired renal function. Infants, elderly. Patients with infections. Pregnancy, lactation. |
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Potentially Life-threatening
Adverse Drug Reactions |
Urticaria, occasional severe allergy. |
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Adverse Drug Reactions |
Hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis. |
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Interactions |
Action potentiated by urokinase especially in the treatment of MI. May increase absorption and toxicity of local anaesthetics. Heparin, salicylates and NSAIDs may inhibit the spreading action and efficacy of hyaluronidase. |
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