Acenocoumarol Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Acenocoumarol-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Acenocoumarol brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Acenocoumarol ICD Code : Y44.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anticoagulants / AntithromboticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Acenocoumarol
India :
Acitrom (0.5mg) |
Nistrom (2 mg) |
Nistrom (4 mg) |
Acenomac (4mg) |
Acitrom (2mg) |
Acitrom (2 mg) |
Acitrom (3mg) |
Acitrom (4mg) |
Acenomac (3mg) |
Acitrom (3 mg)
International :
Acebron, Acenotromb, Acenox, Acitrom, Antitrom, Azecar, Cumarol, Coarol, Fortanol, Mini-Sintrom, Neo-Sintrom, Nistrom, Pabi-Acenocoumarol, Sinkum, Sinthrome, sintrom mitis, syncumar, Trombostop
Why is Acenocoumarol Prescribed? (Indications)
Acenocoumarol is a blood thinner agent prescribed to treat or prevent the formation of blood clots or thrombus in the blood vessels helps by dissolving the blood clots and reducing the complication of thromboembolic disorders. It inhibits vitamin K reductase, resulting in depletion of the reduced form of vitamin KWhen should Acenocoumarol not be taken? (Contraindications)
This medication is not advisable in patients with active bleeding or risk of serious bleeding, severe high blood pressure and pregnancy.What is the dosage of Acenocoumarol?
Adult: PO- 4-12 mg on the 1st day and 4-8 mg on the 2nd day. Maintenance: 1-8 mg/day as a single dose.How should Acenocoumarol be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.What are the warnings and precautions for Acenocoumarol?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bleeding disorders, peptic ulcer, severe wounds, allergies, stroke, stomach infections, liver or kidney impairment, elderly, children and breastfeeding.• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Acenocoumarol?
Central Nervous System- Headaches, dizziness, or weakness.Skin- Hair loss, rash, hives and itching.
Gastrointestinal- Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, pink or brown urine and diarrhea.
Respiratory- Sudden shortness of breath.
Liver - Liver damage.
Potentially Fatal- Severe bleeding.
Others- Feeling sick, unusual pain or swelling.
Potentially Fatal- Severe bleeding.
