Aspirin® and alcohol If Aspirin® and alcohol are taken at the same time, undesirable side effects may occur, some of which can be dangerous for the person concerned. In particular, the risk of developing stomach ulcers and gastric bleeding, known side-effects of taking Aspirin®, can be further increased by the simultaneous consumption of alcohol. Irritation … Aspirin® and alcohol | ASS 100
Introduction The contraceptive pill increases the risk of thrombosis (see: Risk factors thrombosis). Some women have already had this experience and have developed thrombosis while taking the pill. This leads to the formation of a blood clot in one or more blood vessels, which in the worst case can cause the vessel to close. In … Thrombosis while taking the pill
Symptoms The most common form of thrombosis is in the leg veins (see: Thrombosis in the leg). The typical signs of thrombosis are a reddened, overheated, swollen lower leg or foot with taut, shiny skin. The calf is often very painful under pressure. Pain also often occurs when running. These can resemble sore muscles. A … Symptoms | Thrombosis while taking the pill
Therapy The basic therapy of thrombosis includes wearing suitable compression stockings and taking anticoagulant medication. The compression stockings prevent the swelling of the leg from increasing and increase the return flow of blood to the heart. This prevents further development of thrombosis and alleviates the symptoms. The patient is also given heparin, an anticoagulant drug … Therapy | Thrombosis while taking the pill
Prognosis The prognosis of venous thrombosis with the Pill is generally good if the thrombosis is detected in time. As long as a pulmonary embolism has not yet occurred, i.e. the blood clot has not been flushed into the lungs, thromboses can usually be treated well. If a pulmonary embolism has occurred, timely treatment is … Prognosis | Thrombosis while taking the pill
Smoking Smokers who take the pill have a significantly higher risk of suffering a thrombosis than non-smokers who take the pill. This is because both the pill and smoking increase the risk of thrombosis. If both risk factors are combined, the overall risk increases accordingly. Smoking constricts the blood vessels and causes damage to the … Smoking | Thrombosis while taking the pill
Introduction Cirrhosis of the liver is a highly complex clinical picture, which can be accompanied by numerous secondary diseases, symptoms and difficulties. Ultimately, all chronic diseases of the liver tissue lead to a remodelling of the liver cells and cirrhosis without treatment or elimination of the causes. Over time, cirrhosis of the liver restricts all … Change in blood values in cirrhosis of the liver
Is it possible to have good blood values despite cirrhosis of the liver? Liver cirrhosis describes a chronic remodelling process of the liver tissue with a slowly progressing loss of liver function. In the early stages of liver cirrhosis, numerous parts of the liver are often still functional and can easily compensate for the cirrhotic … Is it possible to have good blood values despite cirrhosis of the liver? | Change in blood values in cirrhosis of the liver
Definition Xarelto® is a drug containing the active ingredient rivaroxaban and is one of the new oral anticoagulation drugs, commonly known as blood thinners. It is a direct inhibitor of a factor in blood clotting. Xarelto® is used particularly for the prophylaxis of strokes in atrial fibrillation, but also has several other indications. Compared with … Xarelto®
Side effects of Xarelto Xarelto® acts on blood coagulation and thus influences an important control process in the body. This can lead to sometimes serious side effects. The side effects of Xarelto® can be classified according to frequency. Common side effects are: Anemia, dizziness and headaches, bleeding from the eyes and conjunctiva, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, … Side effects of Xarelto | Xarelto®
Interaction with other drugs Some medications for fungal infections or HIV can inhibit the breakdown mechanisms of Xarelto® , so that higher doses of Xarelto® are present in the body. This increases the risk of bleeding. Some antibiotics have a similar, but somewhat weaker effect on Xarelto®. Other anticoagulants also increase the risk of bleeding. … Interaction with other drugs | Xarelto®
For which operations do I have to discontinue Xarelto®? Before surgery, it must be carefully considered whether the risk of bleeding or thrombosis is predominant. For major operations with impending blood loss, Xarelto® must be discontinued beforehand; for minor operations, such as dental surgery, Xarelto® can usually continue to be taken. Major operations that are … For which operations do I have to discontinue Xarelto®? | Xarelto®
