Description
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Estrix 60 Injection is an anticoagulant used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. It stops the existing clots from getting any bigger and restricts the formation of any new clot. It is also helpful in the prevention of blood clots in veins, a condition called deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Estrix 60 Injection is injected under the skin by a doctor or nurse. It should not be injected into a muscle. The dose and length of treatment are based on your medical condition, your response to the medicine, and what you are being treated for. It may also be based on your age and weight. It is important to keep using this medicine even if you do not notice any symptoms because it is preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, you could get a blood clot. While taking this medicine you should avoid doing things that increase your risk of bleeding or injury.
The most common side effect of this medicine include injection site pain, bleeding, headache, increased blood platelets, breathing problems, edema, anemia, fever, diarrhea, and increased liver enzymes. A severe headache could be a sign of bleeding in the brain. A severe stomach ache could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach. Bleeding can be dangerous and may not be obvious. Look out for symptoms and tell your doctor if you are worried.
Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or have had a recent stroke. You should not take it if you have any current bleeding. Some medicines should not be used with Estrix 60 Injection. Tell your doctor what else you are taking to make sure it is safe. If you have low body weight, you may be at increased risk of bleeding, and drinking alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
USES OF ESTRIX INJECTION
- Treatment and prevention of Blood clots
BENEFITS OF ESTRIX INJECTION
In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots
SIDE EFFECTS OF ESTRIX INJECTION
Common side effects of Estrix
- Bleeding
- Headache
- Low blood platelets
- Increased liver enzymes
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Fever
- Injection site pain
- Breathing problems
- Edema (swelling)
- Diarrhea
HOW TO USE ESTRIX INJECTION
HOW ESTRIX INJECTION WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding
Estrix 60 Injection is released in small amounts in the breast milk and amounts reaching the baby are also small, which would not be expected to cause any harmful effects to the baby.

Driving

Kidney

Liver
However, cautious use is advised in patients with underlying liver disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ESTRIX INJECTION?
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Estrix 60 Injection for the treatment and prevention of blood clots.
- Estrix 60 Injection increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medicines that increase the bleeding risk like aspirin and NSAIDs.
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Inform your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose or wounds that lasts more than 15 minutes or if blood appears in your urine, stool or vomit.
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Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.