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Extam 500mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Extam 500mg Tablet is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent or reduce bleeding in conditions like tooth removal, heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleed, and in any oral, prostate, or bladder surgery.
Extam 500mg Tablet is used to stop or reduce unwanted bleeding.
Extam 500mg Tablet is used to stop or reduce unwanted bleeding.
Uses of Extam Tablet
Benefits of Extam Tablet
In Treatment of Bleeding
Bleeding occurs when blood clots break down rapidly. Extam 500mg Tablet reduces bleeding by preventing the rapid breakdown of clots. It helps to prevent excessive loss of blood, stops bleeding, and enhances the healing process. Bleeding can make you feel weak so it is advisable to take a good diet depending on your condition and with a doctor’s consultation.
Side effects of Extam Tablet
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
Common side effects of Extam
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Joint pain
- Headache
- Back pain
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Sinus disorder
- Nasal discomfort
- Muscle cramp
- Migraine
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Allergic dermatitis
- Lightheadedness
- Thromboembolism
How to use Extam Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Extam 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Extam 500mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Extam 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Extam 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Extam 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Extam 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Extam 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Extam 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Extam 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Extam 500mg Tablet helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and nosebleeds.
- Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
- If taking for heavy periods, take it on the first day as taking it before or after will not have any benefit.
- Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
- Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive periods.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Antifibrinolytic
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Can Extam 500mg Tablet cause pulmonary embolism?
Extam 500mg Tablet promotes blood clotting and can rarely cause blood clot to travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) which can turn fatal sometimes. Pulmonary embolism is not a common side effect in patients taking Extam 500mg Tablet but can occur in overdosing, patients with long bedrest or prone individuals. Evidence suggests that the increased risk of clot can be due to some other additional risk factors as well.
Q. Can you take Extam 500mg Tablet on an empty stomach?
Extam 500mg Tablet can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole and should not be crushed or chewed.
Q. Can I take Extam 500mg Tablet for more than 5 days?
The dose and duration of this medicine is decided by the type of disease for which it is prescribed. For heavy bleeding during monthly menstruation, it is usually taken for up to 5 days. For other conditions it can be prescribed for less than 5 days and even more that 5 days which is decided by the prescribing physician.
Q. Does Extam 500mg Tablet affect fertility?
No, Extam 500mg Tablet does not affect fertility. It is taken for heavy menstrual bleeding and evidence suggests no interference of this medicine with ovulation (release of eggs from the ovaries). Therefore, this medicine is not a type of contraceptive medicine and it will not affect your chances of becoming pregnant.
Q. Can Extam 500mg Tablet be taken for nose bleeding?
Yes, Extam 500mg Tablet can be used for nose bleeding. It helps to clot the blood and prevent bleeding. If the bleeding is frequently observed then the medicine can be even taken for a week.
Q. Can Extam 500mg Tablet cause pulmonary embolism?
Extam 500mg Tablet promotes blood clotting and can rarely cause blood clot to travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) which can turn fatal sometimes. Pulmonary embolism is not a common side effect in patients taking Extam 500mg Tablet but can occur in overdosing, patients with long bedrest or prone individuals. Evidence suggests that the increased risk of clot can be due to some other additional risk factors as well.
Q. Can you take Extam 500mg Tablet on an empty stomach?
Extam 500mg Tablet can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole and should not be crushed or chewed.
Q. Can I take Extam 500mg Tablet for more than 5 days?
The dose and duration of this medicine is decided by the type of disease for which it is prescribed. For heavy bleeding during monthly menstruation, it is usually taken for up to 5 days. For other conditions it can be prescribed for less than 5 days and even more that 5 days which is decided by the prescribing physician.
Q. Does Extam 500mg Tablet affect fertility?
No, Extam 500mg Tablet does not affect fertility. It is taken for heavy menstrual bleeding and evidence suggests no interference of this medicine with ovulation (release of eggs from the ovaries). Therefore, this medicine is not a type of contraceptive medicine and it will not affect your chances of becoming pregnant.
Q. Can Extam 500mg Tablet be taken for nose bleeding?
Yes, Extam 500mg Tablet can be used for nose bleeding. It helps to clot the blood and prevent bleeding. If the bleeding is frequently observed then the medicine can be even taken for a week.
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Marketer details
Name: Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: Inga House, Mahakali Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 093, India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Extam 500mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Extam 500mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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