Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's

Question 1

How does Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's work?

Accepted Answer

Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's works by increasing the time it takes for your blood to clot, reducing the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount/number of clotting proteins in the blood.

Question 2

Can Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's cause blood thinning?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's causes blood thinning. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots.

Question 3

Does Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery?

Accepted Answer

Please consult your doctor if Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's a few days before surgery to avoid the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure.

Question 4

What are you not supposed to take with Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's?

Accepted Answer

Do not take aspirin for pain relief or ibuprofen while you are taking Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's unless your doctor says it's OK. They raise the risk of unusual bleeding.

Question 5

How long are we supposed to be take blood thinners?

Accepted Answer

When a blood clot is treated, guidelines recommend that patients take blood thinners for the rest of its life. If they do not, the chance of developing a second clot is 30 to 40 per cent in the next 10 years.

Question 6

Can I take herbal supplements with Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's?

Accepted Answer

There might be a problem if you are taking herbal therapies with Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's, especially that affects blood like Ginkgo Biloba and St John's wort plant extract used as an antidepressant. Together with taking can increase your risk of bleeding. Tell your doctor if you are using any type of herbal supplements before taking Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's.

Question 7

Can I have a tattoo or piercing while taking Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's?

Accepted Answer

No, you are usually not advised to have a tattoo or body piercing while taking Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of bleeding and infection. If you still wish to proceed further, contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted or any antibiotics may be prescribed and let the piercer or tattooist know in advance that you are on treatment with a blood thinner.

Question 8

Can I stop taking Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's on my own?

Accepted Answer

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, take Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Question 9

Which are the tests to determine blood clotting time?

Accepted Answer

You can have platelet count, factor V assay, fibrinogen level test, prothrombin time test (PT or PT-INR) and the INR, or international normalised ratio to analyze your blood clotting time.

Question 10

Can taking Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's increase the risk of bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, taking Artiflo 2 Tablet 10's can increase the risk of bleeding as it contains aspirin which is a blood thinner. So, please be very cautious while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects to avoid any bleeding.

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