Reopro is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Angina, Coronary Artery Disease. The alternative uses of Reopro have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Reopro is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Reopro are Bleeding, Reduced blood platelets, Blurred vision. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Reopro as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Reopro go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Reopro's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Reopro's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Reopro is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bleeding, Hemorrhagic Cystitis, Thrombocytopenia and ITP as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Reopro may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Reopro is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Reopro is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Reopro is used -
Severe
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Reopro safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Reopro will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Reopro safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Reopro for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Reopro on the Kidneys?
Reopro rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Reopro on the Liver?
Reopro is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Reopro on the Heart?
Reopro is rarely harmful for the heart.
Reopro should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Reopro unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Reopro habit forming or addictive?
Reopro does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Reopro since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Reopro is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Reopro for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Reopro
Taking Reopro with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Reopro
Drinking alcohol while taking Reopro may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Abciximab
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 631