Retefast 18mg Injection is a medicine that dissolves clots that have formed in blood vessels. It is used to treat a heart attack. It is known as a thrombolytic or ???clot-busting??? drug. This medicine restores the blood flow to the affected tissue, thereby preventing tissue death.Retefast 18mg Injection is an injectable drug, given directly into a vein and it is given by a doctor as soon as possible after the first signs of a heart attack. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely. You may be given another medicine to stop blood clotting at the same time or after the treatment.This medicine may increase your risk of bleeding, so it is better to be careful while shaving, cutting nails, or using sharp objects. Treatment with this drug can also cause nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, and injection site bleeding.This drug needs to be administered with care by an expert and is not suitable for everyone. There is a long list of situations where you will not be given Retefast 18mg Injection including if you have had a head injury or surgery on your brain or spinal cord and any current bleeding anywhere in your body. Your healthcare team will need to know a lot about your medical history before giving you this medicine.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Retefast 18mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Retefast 18mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Retefast 18mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Retefast 18mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Retefast 18mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Retefast 18mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Retefast 18mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

- Liver : CAUTION

Retefast 18mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Retefast 18mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Retefast 18mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

vial of 10 ml Injection

Chemical Class :: Carboxylic Acids Derivatives
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC
Action Class :: Plasminogen Activators- Thrombolytics

Heart attack

Store below 30?C

Q. How is Retefast 18mg Injection administered?::: Retefast 18mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor???s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Retefast 18mg Injection.| Q. Is Retefast 18mg Injection safe?::: Retefast 18mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.| Q. Can the use of Retefast 18mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding?::: Yes, Retefast 18mg Injection can increase the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.| Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Retefast 18mg Injection?::: Retefast 18mg Injection can interact with several medicines. If you are already taking Retefast 18mg Injection, do not take any other medicine without talking to your doctor.| Q. When will I feel better after taking Retefast 18mg Injection?::: Retefast 18mg Injection reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Retefast 18mg Injection. This does not mean that the medicine is not working, therefore keep taking this medicine as prescribed.

Bleeding disorder
Nausea
Vomiting
Decreased blood pressure
Injection site bleeding