Sulodexide (Sulodexide)
Overview of Sulodexide
Sulodexide is a mixture of heparin and dermatan. Sulodexide is used as a hypolipidimic (decreases the blood cholesterol and fat levels) and anti-thrombotic agent.
Indication of Sulodexide
Sulodexide is primarily indicated in conditions like Cerebrovascular disease, Thrombosis, Transient ischaemic attacks, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Diabetic nephropathy, Diabetic retinopathy.
Contraindication of Sulodexide
Sulodexide is contraindicated in conditions like Diathesis,Haemorrhagic diathesis,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Sulodexide
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sulodexide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Pain, Burning, Nausea and vomiting, Epigastralgia, Hematoma at the site of injection.
Precautions of Sulodexide
Periodically monitor parameters. Should be use with extreme caution during pregnancy.