Retefast Kit 1 Injection in 1 box

All Details About Retefast Kit

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Retefast Kit

Description:

Retefast Kit is a medicine that dissolves clots that have formed in blood vessels. It is used to treat a heart attack. It is known as a thrombolytic or “clot-busting” drug. This medicine restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death.

Retefast Kit is an injectable drug, given directly into a vein and it is given by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to stop blood clotting at the same time or after the treatment.

This medicine may increase your risk of bleeding, so it is better to be careful while shaving, cutting nails, or using sharp objects. Treatment with this drug can also cause nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, and injection site bleeding.

This drug needs to be administered with care by an expert and is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Retefast Kit including if you have had a head injury or surgery on your brain or spinal cord and any current bleeding anywhere in your body. Your healthcare team will need to know a lot about your medical history before giving you this medicine.

Uses:

Heart attack

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Retefast

Bleeding disorder
Nausea
Vomiting
Decreased blood pressure
Injection site bleeding

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Retefast Kit. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Retefast Kit 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Retefast Kit is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Retefast Kit is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

CAUTION

Retefast Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Retefast Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Retefast Kit is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Retefast Kit should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Retefast Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Retefast Kit is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

FAQs:

Q. How is Retefast Kit administered?

Retefast Kit should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Retefast Kit.

Q. Is Retefast Kit safe?

Retefast Kit is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. Can the use of Retefast Kit increase the risk of bleeding?

Affirmative, Retefast Kit can increase the risk of bleeding. Forever be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.

Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Retefast Kit?

Retefast Kit can interact with several medicines. If you are already taking Retefast Kit, do not take any other medicine without talking to your doctor.

Q. When will I feel better after taking Retefast Kit?

Retefast Kit reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Retefast Kit. This does not mean that the medicine is not working, therefore keep taking this medicine as prescribed.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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