Carbazochrome

Also known as: Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone

Drug #1605

Carbazochrome/Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone is an oxidation product of adrenaline. Carbazochrome is used as a haemostatic in certain haemorrhagic conditions.

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Primary Characteristics

Carbazochrome is also known as Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone.

It is of Synthetic origin.

It is classified in Coagulant pharmacological group. It is also classified under Hematological Agents .

Molecular Weight: 236.2 · Non-proprietary name: Carbazochrome.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Carbazochrome is primarily indicated in conditions like Bleeding, Epistaxis, Hematuria, Non surgical capillary bleeding, Surgical capillary bleeding.

Contraindications

Carbazochrome is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Dosage

Carbazochrome's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0.046 mg/kg	0.046 mg/kg	—	IM	As required.
0.046 mg/kg	0.046 mg/kg	—	SC	As required.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

None recorded.

Warnings / Precautions

Because of the content of diprophylline (70mg/ml), the dosage of the 5 mg/ml injection preparation to premature babies, infants and young children should not exceed 0.3 ml. During pregnancy, the benefits of the use of adrenochrome should be weighed against the possible hazards to the fetus.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Inj

5 mg/ml

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Caps

5 mg

Drug Classification

1.10.3 — Antihemorrhagics/Antihemophilics

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Carbazochrome in Pakistan:

Obs TFC PHARMA