Acitrom 0.5 Tablet

What is Acitrom 0.5 Tablet?

Acitrom 0.5 Tablet is an oral anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents harmful blood clots in conditions like:

• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (blood clots in legs)

• Pulmonary embolism (PE) (blood clots in lungs)

• Stroke prevention (especially in atrial fibrillation)

How to Take It?

• Take as prescribed, with or without food, but at a fixed time daily.

• Do not stop suddenly without consulting your doctor.

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If close to the next dose, skip the missed dose.

How Does It Work?

• Blocks vitamin K, reducing clotting proteins in the liver.

• Thins the blood, preventing dangerous clots.

Benefits

✔ Prevents and treats DVT & PE
✔ Reduces risk of stroke & heart attack
✔ Improves blood flow, reducing swelling and pain

Side Effects

⚠ Most common: Bleeding (watch for blood in urine, stool, or unusual bruising)
⚠ Rare but serious: Severe bleeding, rash

Safety Warnings

• ❌ Avoid alcohol (increases bleeding risk)

• ❌ Unsafe in pregnancy (can harm the baby)

• ✔ Safe in breastfeeding (minimal transfer to milk)

• ⚠ Use cautiously in kidney/liver disease (dose adjustment may be needed)

• ✔ Does not affect driving

Important Precautions

• Inform your doctor before surgeries/dental procedures (may need to stop temporarily).

• Avoid sudden dietary changes (vitamin K-rich foods like spinach can affect effectiveness).

• Regular blood tests (INR monitoring) are needed to check clotting time.

Final Advice

• Take exactly as prescribed for best results.

• Report any unusual bleeding immediately.

• Do not self-adjust the dose—always consult your doctor.