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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Layspan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFIBRINOLYTIC AGENTS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

P.no.255,d.no.5-3-/2/255, Sridarmasastha,rns Colony, Boduppal, Hyderabad, Ghatkesar, Telangana, India, 500092.
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FAQs

Glowtrex Tablet 10's is an 'antifibrinolytic agent' that can stop the bleeding effectively. It stops the breakdown of blood clots by inhibiting the action of plasmin (an enzyme essential for the breakdown of blood clots).

Glowtrex Tablet 10's should be used for short-term to control bleeding. Do not use it frequently or for long-term without consulting your doctor.

Glowtrex Tablet 10's cannot stop periods. It can only reduce the bleeding in cases of heavy bleeding. However, do not use this medicine for any indication without consulting your doctor.

Glowtrex Tablet 10's should not be taken with birth control pills, including the vaginal ring, intrauterine device and the patch, as there is a risk of ‘deep vein thrombosis’ (formation of a blood clot in the deeper vein, mostly legs). So, inform your doctor before taking Glowtrex Tablet 10's, if you are taking any birth control pills.

Glowtrex Tablet 10's may not affect fertility. It is used to stop abnormal bleeding during heavy periods. Inform your doctor before using this medicine to avoid any unwanted side-effects.

Glowtrex Tablet 10's can be used in children with caution. Your doctor may make dose adjustments based on the age, weight and health condition of your child.

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Alcohol

Caution

Glowtrex Tablet 10's may not interact with alcohol. However, avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may worsen your health condition.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Glowtrex Tablet 10's is a category B medicine and may not cause toxic effects to the fetus. However, it should be used in pregnant women only when prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will administer it only if the benefits overweigh the risk.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Glowtrex Tablet 10's should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will administer it only if the benefits overweigh the risk.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

The oral for of tranexamic acid may cause dizziness. Hence it is advised to avoid driving or operating machines for some period after receiving Glowtrex Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Glowtrex Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Your doctor may suggest for a dose adjustment if needed based on your health condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Glowtrex Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Your doctor may suggest for a dose adjustment if needed based on your health condition.

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Children

Caution

Glowtrex Tablet 10's should be used in children below 12 years of age only if clinically needed. Dose adjustments are done by the child specialist.

About Glowtrex Tablet 10's

Glowtrex Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called ‘anti-fibrinolytic drugs’ used to treat abnormal or unwanted bleeding. It is used to control bleeding in conditions such as heavy periods (menorrhagia), nose bleeds (epistaxis), cervical surgery (conization of the cervix), prostate surgery (post-prostatectomy), bladder surgery (post-cystectomy), bleeding inside the eye (traumatic hyphaema) and a hereditary disease called angioneurotic edema (HANO). The solution form of this medicine is used before tooth removal (dental extraction) in hemophiliacs (people who bleed more easily than normal).

Glowtrex Tablet 10's contains ‘tranexamic acid’, which belongs to the class of ‘anti-fibrinolytic agents’. It is generally used for short-term treatment of bleeding. It acts by regulating the breakdown of blood clots. It blocks the release and action of plasmin which is an enzyme essential for the breakdown of clots present in the blood. This effect helps to slow down the bleeding.

Glowtrex Tablet 10's should be taken as advised by your physician. The dose and duration of the medicine will be decided by your doctor based on your health condition. Glowtrex Tablet 10's may not cause any side effects when used orally. However, some patients may experience certain side effects, such as feeling sick (nausea), diarrhea, and itchy skin. These side effects usually go away on their own. If you develop any other serious side effects, such as vision problems while using Glowtrex Tablet 10's, consult your doctor immediately.

Glowtrex Tablet 10's should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other ingredients present in it. Do not take this medicine if you have a history of kidney disease, thrombosis (formation of blood clots in the blood vessels), disseminated intravascular coagulation (a disease where blood clots form throughout your body) , and seizures (fits). Inform your doctor if you are taking birth control pills or fibrinolytic agents (medicines that dissolve blood clots). Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Glowtrex Tablet 10's

Abnormal heavy bleeding

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Medicinal Benefits

Glowtrex Tablet 10's contains ‘tranexamic acid’, which belongs to the class of ‘anti-fibrinolytic agents’. It acts by regulating the breakdown of blood clots in the body. It blocks the release and action of plasmin, an enzyme essential for the breakdown of clots in the blood. This effect helps to slow down abnormal bleeding.

Directions for Use

Tablet: It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water in the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet.Oral Solution: You should brush your teeth before using mouthwash. Take the prescribed dose of the liquid as advised by your doctor and pour the solution into your mouth. Then, gargle it for at least 2 min and spit it out into the sink after gargling.

Side Effects of Glowtrex Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Itchy skin
  • Pain at the injection site
  • Vision problems
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Before taking Glowtrex Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you notice blood in your urine (except during periods), or have a history of uncontrollable bleeding, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (a disease where blood clots form throughout your body), irregular periods, and kidney disease. Also, inform your doctor if you or your family has a history of thrombosis (formation of blood clots in the blood vessels). Let your doctor know if you are taking medicine to treat a hereditary disease called angioneurotic edema (HANO) every day for a long time. Your doctor may advise regular eye tests and blood tests to check your vision problems and also liver/kidney functioning. Inform your doctor if you are using birth control pills, including the patch, vaginal ring, and an intrauterine device (IUD), as there is a risk of deep vein thrombosis (a condition in which a blood clot is formed in the deeper vein, mostly the legs). Inform your doctor if you are using fibrinolytic agents (drugs that break blood clots) such as streptokinase, as they may stop the effect of Glowtrex Tablet 10's. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Glowtrex Tablet:
Taking Medroxyprogesterone acetate with Glowtrex Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Medroxyprogesterone with Glowtrex Tablet is not recommended but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, blood in the urine, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Glowtrex Tablet:
Taking Levonorgestrel with Glowtrex Tablet may increase the risk of blood clot formation which can lead to serious conditions such as heart problems and kidney failure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glowtrex Tablet with Levonorgestrel may leads to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience chest pain; shortness of breath; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; sudden loss of vision; and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Glowtrex Tablet:
Taking Ethinylestradiol with Glowtrex Tablet may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ethinylestradiol with Glowtrex Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you suffer from chest discomfort, shortness of breath, blood in the urine, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Tranexamic acidEtonogestrel
Critical
How does the drug interact with Glowtrex Tablet:
Co-administration of Glowtrex Tablet may cause blood clotting when taken with Etonogestrel.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glowtrex Tablet with Etonogestrel is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, If you suffer from chest discomfort, shortness of breath, blood in the urine, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult your doctor immediately.
How does the drug interact with Glowtrex Tablet:
Taking drospirenone with Glowtrex Tablet may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glowtrex Tablet with Drospirenone is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, If you suffer from chest discomfort, shortness of breath, blood in the urine, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult your doctor immediately.
How does the drug interact with Glowtrex Tablet:
Co-administration of tamoxifen with Glowtrex Tablet can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking tamoxifen and Glowtrex Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Tranexamic acidRaloxifene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glowtrex Tablet:
Co-administration of raloxifene with Glowtrex Tablet can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking raloxifene with Glowtrex Tablet is not recommended due to its increased effects, however, it can be taken only if your doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Glowtrex Tablet:
Co-administration of Estramustine with Glowtrex Tablet can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Estramustine with Glowtrex Tablet possibly lead to an interaction, however, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Glowtrex Tablet:
Using Glowtrex Tablet together with norethindrone may increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking norethisterone with Glowtrex Tablet can lead to an interaction, however, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, blood in the urine, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, contact a doctor immediately .Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Tranexamic acidChlorotrianisene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glowtrex Tablet:
Co-administration of Chlorotrianisene with Glowtrex Tablet can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking chlorotrianisene with Glowtrex Tablet is not recommended due to its increased effects, however, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • TRETINOIN
  • STREPTOKINASE
  • UROKINASE
  • ALTEPLASE
  • RETEPLASE
  • LEVONORGESTREL

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may suggest regular eye check-ups while taking Glowtrex Tablet 10's.
  • Increased risk of blood clot formation when co-administered with a combination oral contraceptive. Consult your doctor before taking any medication. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Ask your doctor about the preferred exercises to do based on your health condition.
  • Stay hydrated and consume plenty of fluids. Fluids are necessary to maintain blood flow in your body.
  • Consume fresh fruits and vegetables. Consult a dietitian and prepare a diet plan. Eating healthy can help you to recover faster.

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