Ethanolamine Oleate Injection

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How does it work?

Ethanolamine oleate is an irritant solution that is injected into varicose veins. It works by causing irritation and inflammation of the inside wall of the vein into which it is injected. A blood clot forms on the inflamed area. This clot blocks the vein and fibrous tissue develops resulting permanent blockage and shrinkage of the vein. Blood flow is diverted through other veins. This procedure is known as sclerosing.

What is it used for?

- Varicose veins

Warning!

- Leakage of this medicine from the veins at the site of injection can cause death of the tissue in that area. The infusion site should be checked frequently.

Not to be used in

- Acute inflammation of a vein's wall (phlebitis)
- Blood clot lodged in a vein of the leg (deep vein thrombosis), in the region of a varicose vein
- Children
- Inability to walk
- Infection in the surrounding local area
- Infection throughout the body (systemic infection)
- Inflammation of a vein in the skin associated with blood clot formation (superficial thrombophlebitis), in the region of the varicose vein
- Insufficiently controlled diabetes
- Obese legs
- Oral contraceptive use
- Severe cardiovascular disease
- Severe disease of the arteries
- Severe kidney disease

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- The safety of this medicine during breastfeeding has not been established. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

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