Monostat 500 Tablet is used to treat bleeding. It helps to prevent or reduce bleeding in conditions like tooth removal, heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, nosebleed, and in any oral, prostate, or bladder surgery.

Monostat 500 Tablet is used to stop or reduce unwanted bleeding.

Uses of Monostat Tablet

Treatment of Bleeding

Benefits of Monostat Tablet

In Treatment of Bleeding

Bleeding occurs when blood clots break down rapidly. Monostat 500 Tablet reduces bleeding by preventing the rapid breakdown of clots. It helps to prevent excessive loss of blood, stops bleeding, and enhances the healing process. Bleeding can make you feel weak so it is advisable to take a good diet depending on your condition and with a doctor’s consultation.

Side effects of Monostat Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Monostat

Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Joint pain
Headache
Back pain
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Sinus disorder
Nasal discomfort
Muscle cramp
Migraine
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Allergic dermatitis
Lightheadedness
Thromboembolism

How to use Monostat Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Monostat 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Monostat 500 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Monostat 500 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Monostat 500 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Monostat 500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Monostat 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Monostat 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Monostat 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Monostat 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Monostat 500 Tablet helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and nosebleeds.
Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
If taking for heavy periods, take it on the first day as taking it before or after will not have any benefit.
Your doctor may monitor your vision regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive periods.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Antifibrinolytic

Patient concerns

I was late on my dates this month and now having heavy bleeding with thick fluid (clots) passage from past 6-7 days This is for the 1st time happening and I am really worried.Please suggest and advice the medication

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Heavy bleeding is expected after a delayed period. Try Tranexa tablets to control the bleeding.

Suddenly from last two months m having bleeding only for 1 day during periods .I want to know reason behind it.i am taking Diane 35 now.but still the bleeding lasts for 1 day.The flow of bleeding is very slow.kindly give your suggestions.

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi dear. Usually bleeding decreases while on Diane 35. Also amount if bleeding would depend on how you are taking the pills. However don't worry, decrease in bleeding is expected.

FAQs

Can Monostat 500 Tablet cause pulmonary embolism?

Monostat 500 Tablet promotes blood clotting and can rarely cause blood clot to travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) which can turn fatal sometimes. Pulmonary embolism is not a common side effect in patients taking Monostat 500 Tablet but can occur in overdosing, patients with long bedrest or prone individuals. Evidence suggests that the increased risk of clot can be due to some other additional risk factors as well.

Can you take Monostat 500 Tablet on an empty stomach?

Monostat 500 Tablet can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole and should not be crushed or chewed.

Can I take Monostat 500 Tablet for more than 5 days?

The dose and duration of this medicine is decided by the type of disease for which it is prescribed. For heavy bleeding during monthly menstruation, it is usually taken for up to 5 days. For other conditions it can be prescribed for less than 5 days and even more that 5 days which is decided by the prescribing physician.

Does Monostat 500 Tablet affect fertility?

No, Monostat 500 Tablet does not affect fertility. It is taken for heavy menstrual bleeding and evidence suggests no interference of this medicine with ovulation (release of eggs from the ovaries). Therefore, this medicine is not a type of contraceptive medicine and it will not affect your chances of becoming pregnant.

Can Monostat 500 Tablet be taken for nose bleeding?

Yes, Monostat 500 Tablet can be used for nose bleeding. It helps to clot the blood and prevent bleeding. If the bleeding is frequently observed then the medicine can be even taken for a week.

Can Monostat 500 Tablet cause pulmonary embolism?

Can you take Monostat 500 Tablet on an empty stomach?

Monostat 500 Tablet can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole and should not be crushed or chewed.

Can I take Monostat 500 Tablet for more than 5 days?

Does Monostat 500 Tablet affect fertility?

Can Monostat 500 Tablet be taken for nose bleeding?

Yes, Monostat 500 Tablet can be used for nose bleeding. It helps to clot the blood and prevent bleeding. If the bleeding is frequently observed then the medicine can be even taken for a week.

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