Viklot 10 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. Viklot 10 Tablet is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing blood clot formation. Viklot 10 Tablet works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots formation.

FAQs

Can I stop taking Viklot 10 Tablet on my own?

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Viklot 10 Tablet without consulting your doctor to worsen the condition. Therefore, take Viklot 10 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Does Viklot 10 Tablet cause weight gain?

No, Viklot 10 Tablet is not expected to cause weight gain. If you notice unexpected weight gain and think it is because of this Viklot 10 Tablet, immediately consult your doctor and inform him about it.

Is this Viklot 10 Tablet dangerous?

Viklot 10 Tablet has many beneficial effects, but it has the ability to make you bleed more than normal. Even with minor injuries as it decreases your ability to blood clotting. Sometimes Viklot 10 Tablet may cause severe bleeding that may be dangerous and may require urgent medical care. This risk may be increased in people taking Viklot 10 Tablet along with other blood thinner medicines.

What foods are to be avoided while taking Viklot 10 Tablet?

Avoid taking grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Viklot 10 Tablet, and it contains compounds that slow down the metabolism of Viklot 10 Tablet and increase the activity leading to bleeding.

Does Viklot 10 Tablet cause hair loss?

It is not known that Viklot 10 Tablet causes hair loss. Kindly contact your doctor.

How does Viklot 10 Tablet work?

Viklot 10 Tablet is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. Viklot 10 Tablet works by stopping a clotting factor called factor Xa from working. This thins your blood, so it takes longer to clot.