Vulcan 10mg Injection
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Product introduction
Vulcan 10mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of a condition called methemoglobinemia. Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which an abnormal amount of methemoglobin is produced. This medicine reduces the methemoglobin to hemoglobin. This helps in the treatment of the condition.
Vulcan 10mg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. Get the complete dose of the injection for maximum benefits. Do not stop it suddenly without consulting the doctor. If your condition does not improve, let your doctor know. They may initiate an alternative treatment.
Some common side effects of this medicine include pain in extremities, chromaturia (abnormal coloration of urine), taste change, feeling hot, dizziness, sweating, nausea, skin discoloration, and headaches. It may also cause confusion and disturbances in vision, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions such as blood disorders such as anemia or a history of allergic reactions with this medicine. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines that you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.
Vulcan 10mg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. Get the complete dose of the injection for maximum benefits. Do not stop it suddenly without consulting the doctor. If your condition does not improve, let your doctor know. They may initiate an alternative treatment.
Some common side effects of this medicine include pain in extremities, chromaturia (abnormal coloration of urine), taste change, feeling hot, dizziness, sweating, nausea, skin discoloration, and headaches. It may also cause confusion and disturbances in vision, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions such as blood disorders such as anemia or a history of allergic reactions with this medicine. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines that you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.
Uses of Vulcan Injection
- Treatment of Methaemoglobinemia
Benefits of Vulcan Injection
In Treatment of Methaemoglobinemia
Vulcan 10mg Injection helps to reverse the effects of Methemoglobinemia such as headache, shortness of breath, nausea, rapid heart rate, fatigue, confusion, and loss of consciousness. Vulcan 10mg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self administered.
Side effects of Vulcan Injection
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 Vulcan
- Pain in extremities
- Chromaturia (abnormal coloration of urine)
- Taste change
- Feeling hot
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Skin discoloration
- Headache
How to use Vulcan Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vulcan 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vulcan 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Vulcan 10mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Vulcan 10mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Vulcan 10mg Injection can cause confusion, dizziness, and possible eye disturbances. Do not drive until you know how the medicine affects you.
Vulcan 10mg Injection can cause confusion, dizziness, and possible eye disturbances. Do not drive until you know how the medicine affects you.
Kidney
CAUTION
Vulcan 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vulcan 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Vulcan 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vulcan 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Vulcan Injection?
If you miss a dose of Vulcan 10mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Vulcan 10mg Injection is prescribed for the treatment of methemoglobinemia (blood disorders).
- Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any change in mental status or neuromuscular symptoms with or without gastrointestinal symptoms.
- It is advisable to take protective measures against exposure to light, because phototoxicity (sensitivity to light) may occur after administration of Vulcan 10mg Injection.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzothiazines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
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Name: Vulcan Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: p-36, phase- 3, kasba industrial estate, near by kasba temple, kolkata-700107, west bengal, india
Country of origin: India
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