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Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's

Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's

Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners. Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's is primarily used to prevent and treat various types of thromboembolic diseases (blood clots inside blood vessels), including deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung). Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition in which blood clots form in deep veins, usually in the legs. Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which a blood clot blocks the arteries in the lungs.

Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's is prescribed to prevent unwanted clots from forming if you have a condition that puts you at risk of this happening, such as atrial fibrillation, or if you have had a heart valve replacement. It is also given to prevent any clots that may have already formed in the blood vessels of your legs, lungs or heart from becoming larger and causing problems. Artiflo-4mg 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. Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's does not dissolve blood clots that have already formed but may stop them from becoming larger and causing more serious problems.

Take Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's preferably with or without food, and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Some people may experience unusual bleeding or skin rash. Most of these side effects of Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's. If you have any cuts or wounds, stomach ulcers, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure or bleeding problems or if you are taking or using any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.  Inform your doctor before taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's. It would help if you had frequent 'INR' (international normalized ratio) or prothrombin time tests to measure your blood-clotting time, as Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's prolongs bleeding time. You must be cautious while shaving and brushing your teeth to avoid too much bleeding from the injury site.

Uses of Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's

Prevent and treat harmful blood clots, Reducing the risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Medicinal Benefits

Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's is the popular drug of choice for oral anticoagulant therapy in many indications like calf deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins), proximal deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in a deep vein), pulmonary embolism (A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot), recurrent venous thromboembolism (a blood clot forms most often in the deep veins of the leg, groin or arm), cardioversion, atrial fibrillation (An irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow), antiphospholipid syndrome (A disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks normal proteins in the blood) and mechanical heart valves. Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's 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 clot formation.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's

  • Unusual bleeding from the gums
  • Heavy bleeding from cuts or wounds
  • Unexplained bruising or nosebleeds
  • Heavy periods
  • Abdominal pain
  • Blood vomiting
  • Bloody or black tarry stools
  • Blood in the urine
  • Backache
  • Dizziness
  • Severe headache
  • Weakness in an arm or leg
  • Blurred vision
  • A blood clot in the eye (visible pool of blood)

Drug Warnings

Indigestion medicines known as proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole should be used with caution while taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's. Prolonged use of Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising). If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's five days before the surgery. Discontinuation of Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's might increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other risks of cardiovascular events. So, do not stop taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's of a sudden on your own decision. If you have had any recent stroke or heart attack, stop the intake of Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's with painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen as it can increase your stomach or gastrointestinal bleeding. Purpura (blood leakage under the skin) has been observed using Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's, including fatal cases. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or are a nursing mother, tell your doctor that you are taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's may have interaction with other anticoagulants (e.g. heparin, dipyridamole, clopidogrel, ticlopidine), anti-arrhythmic agents (e.g. amiodarone, quinidine), antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin). medicine used against pain (e.g. diacetylsalicylic acid, aminosalicylic acid, diflunisal), an antidepressant (e.g. citalopram), HIV protease inhibitors (e.g. ritonavir, nelfinavir), protease inhibitors (e.g. indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir), barbiturates (e.g. Phenobarbital), antacids (e.g. magnesium hydroxide), and proton pump inhibitors (e.g. omeprazole).

Drug-Food Interactions: You should avoid drinking cranberry juice or taking other cranberry products and also Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's may interact with herbs and supplements including include garlic, ginger, bilberry, danshen, piracetam, ginkgo biloba and St John’s wort plant (used as an antidepressant) and increase the risk of bleeding.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's should not be given to the people with stomach ulcers, brain haemorrhage (bleeding in your brain), haemophilia (a bleeding disorder), and liver or kidney problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • HEPARIN
  • CLINDAMYCIN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • CELECOXIB
  • METHYLPREDNISOLONE
  • ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID
  • DIPYRIDAMOLE
  • TICLOPIDINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A low cholesterol diet and a regular exercise regime complement treatment with Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's effectively.
  • As a precautionary measure, you are recommended not to consume alcohol, or junk food items from outside, stick to a freshly prepared home-cooked meal and rest properly for a speedy recovery.
  • And also, try to replace most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats to reduce total cholesterol and LDL in a short time.
  • Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish and nuts contain many heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so eating them regularly is beneficial.
  • Option for foods that are high in vitamin K (liver, leafy green vegetables, or vegetable oils) as Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's may lower Vitamin K in your body.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it increases the risk of gastrointestinal ulcer/bleeding.
  • Cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, noni juice, and pomegranate juice may interact with Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's and lead to unwanted side effects. Hence try to avoid these juices while taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's.

Special Advise

  • Caution and more frequent monitoring of 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.
  • You should NOT receive injections into your muscles whilst taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's. If you need any injections into your spine or as part of a scan or X-ray test, or if you need minor surgery, including dental surgery, make sure you discuss your treatment with your doctor first.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Blood clots can occur in any body part, leading to a heart attack, stroke, and organ damage (even coma or death). Blood clots can reach your arteries or veins in the organs like the brain, kidney, heart, lungs, and limbs. Conditions like atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart failure, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and obesity/overweight can trigger excessive blood clotting in the brain and heart. On the other hand, deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in veins), peripheral artery disease (narrowed arteries due to fat deposit or blood clot), and atherosclerosis (fat built upon the walls of the arteries) can cause a blood clot in your limbs.

Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in legs) is a medical condition in which blood clots form in deep veins, usually in the legs. The symptoms include leg pain or swelling. 

Pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) is a chronic condition which occurs as the blood clots break and travel to the lungs from deep veins in the legs or other parts of the body. The symptoms of pulmonary embolism include cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Office No. 5119, 5th Floor, 'D' Wing, Oberoi Garden Estates, Chandivili, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 072.
Other Info - ART0295

FAQs

Artiflo-4mg 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.
Yes, Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's causes blood thinning. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots.
Please consult your doctor if Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's a few days before surgery to avoid the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure.
Do not take aspirin for pain relief or ibuprofen while you are taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's unless your doctor says it's OK. They raise the risk of unusual bleeding.
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.
There might be a problem if you are taking herbal therapies with Artiflo-4mg 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-4mg Tablet 10's.
No, you are usually not advised to have a tattoo or body piercing while taking Artiflo-4mg 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.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, take Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.
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.
Yes, taking Artiflo-4mg 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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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid the consumption of alcohol with Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's is recommended not to use in pregnancy. Your doctor will discuss with you the potential risk of taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them. Please consult your doctor. You and your child may require blood tests if you are breastfeeding while taking Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's. However, as a precaution, your doctor may prescribe vitamin K to your child to prevent their blood from thinning.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Take the Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take the Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them. If Artiflo-4mg Tablet 10's is used in children or adolescents, blood should be tested more often to see how well the medicine works.

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