Jantoven: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Jantoven is known as a blood thinner or anticoagulant, which helps keep blood circulating better by reducing protein that clots. Currently, Jantoven is used to treat blood clots and prevent new blood clots from forming in the body.

1. What does Jantoven do?

Preventing harmful blood clots reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing a blood clot include: Atrial fibrillation, heart valve replacement, heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as knee replacement). Jantoven is an anticoagulant that works to keep blood circulating smoothly in the body by reducing the amount of a substance (clotting protein) in the blood. It is used to treat blood clots in deep vein thrombosis - DVT or pulmonary embulus - PE. It also prevents new blood clots from forming in the body.
2. How to use Jantoven Drug Jantoven is made in the form of tablets with a content of 1mg, pink round shape. It is taken by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day.
Dosage is based on the patient's medical condition, laboratory tests such as INR, and response to treatment. Your doctor will monitor you closely while taking Jantoven to determine the right dose.
It is important to incorporate a balanced and consistent diet while taking Jantoven. Certain foods can affect how Jantoven works in a person's body and affect treatment and dosage. So avoid sudden increases or decreases in your intake of foods rich in vitamin K (e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach, green leafy vegetables, liver, green tea, and green tea). certain vitamin supplements).
Patients use Jantoven regularly to get the most benefit. Absolutely do not increase the dose or abuse the drug for longer than prescribed because this does not make the condition improve faster but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.

3. Unwanted effects when using the drug Jantoven

Some unwanted effects that may occur when using Jantoven include:
Nausea; Anorexia; Stomach pain; Severe bleeding. Serious side effects that can occur while taking Jantoven include: Nausea, persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, yellowing of the eyes, skin,...
Jantoven rarely causes very serious problems. However, people should get medical help right away if they experience rare but serious signs such as: Painful/red/purple patches on the skin (eg, on the toes, breast, abdomen), marks signs of kidney problems (change in the amount of urine), altered vision, confusion, difficulty speaking, weakness on one side of the body.
Before prescribing, doctors always weigh the benefits of Jantoven more than the risk of side effects, however, in some cases, there may still be unwanted effects when using Jantoven. Therefore, when there are unusual signs, especially when an allergic reaction occurs such as rash, itching or swelling of the face, tongue, throat, severe dizziness, difficulty breathing... Please notify the doctor immediately for timely medical intervention

4. Some notes when using Jantoven

Some notes when using Jantoven include:
Patients need to report their allergy history to their doctor because Jantoven may contain inactive ingredients that can cause reactions or serious problems. other important. Inform your medical history, especially: Blood disorders (anemia, hemophilia), bleeding problems (stomach bleeding, brain bleeding), blood vessel disorders, diseases kidney disease, liver disease, alcohol use, mental disorder (including memory problems), fall or injury. Avoid injecting into muscle while using Jantoven, if you must inject into a muscle, it should be injected in the arm. This way, it will be easier to check for bleeding and compression. Jantoven can be absorbed through the skin/lungs and harm an unborn baby, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use Jantoven or breathe dust from the tablet. Jantoven can cause stomach bleeding, so daily alcohol use while taking this medicine will increase the risk of stomach bleeding and affect the mechanism of action of the drug. Therefore, it is necessary to limit alcoholic beverages and stimulants. If you have a loss of appetite, are sick or have an infection that causes fever, vomiting, or diarrhea for more than 2 days, contact your doctor/pharmacist right away as these conditions may affect the way it works. by Jantoven. Jantoven may cause heavy bleeding. To reduce the risk of bruising or injury, use extreme caution with sharp objects such as nail clippers and razors. Call your doctor right away if you have a fall or injury, especially a blow to the head. The Food & Drug Administration has stated that conventional Jantoven products are interchangeable. However, consult your doctor or pharmacist before switching Jantoven products. Older adults may be at greater risk of bleeding while using Jantoven. So consider using Jantoven for the elderly. Jantoven is not recommended for use during pregnancy because of serious (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby. Small amounts of medicine can pass into breast milk but is unlikely to harm an infant, so you should consult your doctor before feeding your baby. If you forget to take a dose of Jantoven, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking your next dose at the same time as the first dose. Absolutely do not use more than double the dose than the treatment regimen. An overdose of Jantoven can cause serious symptoms such as severe dizziness, fainting, etc.

5. Drug interactions

Drug interactions may decrease the effectiveness of Jantoven or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Therefore, patients should tell their doctor about all other medicines they are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Jantoven may interact with warfarin and increase or decrease its "blood-forming" (anticoagulant) effects. Your doctor will closely monitor you to prevent blood clotting problems or serious bleeding while taking this medicine. Patients should not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine without the consent of the doctor.
Some products that may interact with Jantoven include:
Imatinib; Mifepristone; Aspirin or salicylates or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

6. How to store Jantoven

Store Jantoven at room temperature, away from moisture and light. Do not store Jantoven in a humid place or in the freezer. Each medicine will have different storage methods, so read Jantoven storage instructions carefully on the package, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Jantoven out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine is past its expiry date or cannot be used, dispose of it properly. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Jantoven into an environment such as a water pipe or toilet unless requested to do so. In a nutshell, Jantoven is known as a blood thinner or anticoagulant, which works to keep blood circulating better by reducing clotting proteins, and is used to treat blood clots and prevent new clots from forming. into the body. However, Jantoven can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so patients need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions during use.

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Reference source: webmd.com