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. Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acitrom 1.5mg 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

Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION

Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

How long do I need to take Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet?::: You should continue taking Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet for as long as recommended by your doctor. Depending upon the condition you are being treated for, you may have to take it for several months or years or maybe for the rest of your life.| What should I avoid while taking Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet?::: You should avoid alcohol while taking Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet as alcohol may interfere with working of Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet. In addition to that, avoid cranberry juice or other cranberry products as there may be a risk of enhanced blood thinning. Avoid breastfeeding or getting pregnant as it may harm your child.| Do I need to stop Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet if I have to undergo a surgery?::: Depending on the type of surgery that is to be performed, your doctor will tell you whether to continue or stop Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet. It will be decided by your doctor after weighing the risks and benefits of discontinuing Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet.| Is Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet same as warfarin?::: Both Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet and warfarin are blood thinners, but they have some differences. Warfarin has a more stable blood thinning effect.| How long does it take for Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet to start working?::: It takes a little longer for Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet to start working. On an average, it may take 2-3 days for Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet to show its blood-thinning effect. For these 2-3 days, heparin may be used and then discontinued.| What if I forget to take a dose?::: If you forget to take a dose of Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose and continue your normal schedule. Keep a diary or set a reminder, so that you do not forget it often.| What monitoring is required while taking Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet?::: The bleeding times should be carefully monitored from 2nd or 3rd dose of Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet and till the clotting status is stabilized. Thereafter, the bleeding time can be monitored monthly. This frequency may be more in elderly.

Acitrom 1.5mg Tablet is an oral anticoagulant. It acts by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. Although it does not dissolve the existing blood clots, it inhibits them from growing larger and causing serious problems.

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