Retelex Information

Retelex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Attack.

The optimal dosage of Retelex is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Retelex include Nausea or vomiting, Decreased blood pressure, injection site bleeding. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Retelex can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Retelex normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Retelex has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Retelex has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Retelex related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Retelex contraindications section.

Additionally, Retelex may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Retelex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Retelex Benefits & Uses
Retelex Dosage & How to Take
Retelex Side Effects
Retelex Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Retelex with Other Drugs
Retelex Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Retelex
Retelex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Retelex Benefits & Uses

Retelex is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Attack

Retelex Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Heart Attack Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Attack Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Retelex Related Warnings

Is the use of Retelex safe for pregnant women?

Retelex can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Retelex, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Retelex safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Retelex on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Retelex on the Kidneys?

Using Retelex does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Retelex on the Liver?

Using Retelex does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Retelex on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Retelex on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Retelex with Other Drugs

Retelex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Warfarin

Heparin

Moderate

Clopidogrel

Dipyridamole

Retelex Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Retelex unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Retelex

Is this Retelex habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Retelex.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Retelex, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Retelex can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Retelex only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Retelex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Retelex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Retelex

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Retelex, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Retelex

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Retelex.

Unknown