Serocit 46.7% Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

All Details About Serocit 46.7% Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Serocit 46.7% Injection

Description:

Serocit 46.7% Injection is a sterile solution commonly used as an anticoagulant during medical procedures such as hemodialysis or blood collection. It works by binding to calcium in the blood, which helps prevent clotting while the blood is outside the body.

Serocit 46.7% Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. It should not be self-administered at home. The dose and rate of administration are carefully calculated by the doctor based on your medical condition, body weight, and the procedure being performed. To avoid any complications, it is important to follow all pre-procedure and post-procedure instructions given by your doctor.

There is limited data on the common side effects of Serocit 46.7% Injection. If you experience any symptoms after receiving the injection, let your doctor know. They may be able to help prevent or treat the side effects.

Earlier receiving Serocit 46.7% Injection, inform your doctor if you have any history of calcium imbalance, kidney problems, or heart conditions. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with impaired liver function, as it is processed by the liver. Since it can lower calcium levels in the blood, your doctor may monitor your calcium levels closely and provide supplementation if required.

Uses:

Prevention of Blood clots

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

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

Ordinary side effects of Serocit

Limited data available

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Serocit 46.7% Injection.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Serocit 46.7% Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Perceivek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Serocit 46.7% Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Serocit 46.7% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Serocit 46.7% Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Serocit 46.7% Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Is sodium citrate ionic, covalent, or dissolve in water?

Sodium citrate is an ionic compound and dissolves in water. It does not contain covalent bonds

Is Serocit 46.7% Injection a preservative, vegan or natural compound?

Affirmative, Serocit 46.7% Injection is a vegan compound used as a preservative

Can I take Serocit 46.7% Injection with antibiotics?

No, avoid taking any two medications together and keep a gap of at least 1 hour between two drugs

Does Serocit 46.7% Injection cause diarrhea?

Affirmative, long term use of Serocit 46.7% Injection can cause diarrhea

Does Serocit 46.7% Injection cure cystitis and cancer?

Serocit 46.7% Injection is used to treat cystitis (inflammation of the urinary bladder) in women. It is not known to cause cancer

Does Serocit 46.7% Injection contain gluten?

No, Serocit 46.7% Injection does not contain gluten

Does sodium citrate bind calcium and have iodine in its structure?

No, sodium citrate does not contain iodine but it binds to the calcium in the blood and reduces blood clotting

Is sodium citrate the same as citric acid?

Sodium citrate is an acid salt of citric acid

Is Serocit 46.7% Injection safe?

Serocit 46.7% Injection is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

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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