HEPAFUL Injection 10ml

Introduction About HEPAFUL INJECTION

HEPAFUL INJECTION contains L-Ornithine L-Aspartate which belongs to the group of medicines called Amino Acids. It is used to manage latent and prominent hepatic encephalopathy (decline in brain function as a result of liver failure) and liver cirrhosis (condition in which your liver is scarred and permanently damaged).  

During management with HEPAFUL INJECTION, your doctor might advise you to undertake blood investigations before and during management such as kidney and liver function test to manage the risk of any unusual effects.  

Avoid consuming alcohol while receiving HEPAFUL INJECTION. It is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney function impairment (renal failure). Consult your doctor before receiving it.  

HEPAFUL INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering from severe liver damage. HEPAFUL INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless clearly advised by the doctor.

The common side effects of receiving HEPAFUL INJECTION are nausea, vomiting, cough, muscle cramps and diarrhoea. Inform your doctor immediately if any of the side effect worsens or persist for a long period of time.

Uses Of HEPAFUL INJECTION

• Manage latent and prominent hepatic encephalopathy
• Manage liver cirrhosis

How HEPAFUL INJECTION Works

HEPAFUL INJECTION helps in improving liver function by helping in urea synthesis in liver (important metabolic process in the body), reduces levels of ammonia from liver, muscles and brain, helps in normalizing the levels of liver enzymes. It also protects the liver from further damage by drugs, alcohol and promotes liver regeneration by increasing liver energy balance.

How to use HEPAFUL INJECTION

HEPAFUL INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dosage and management duration depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of HEPAFUL INJECTION

How To Manage Side Effects

Diarrhea

Drink lot of fluids such as water to keep yourself hydrated. Avoid eating high-fat or spicy foods. Inform your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

Nausea And Vomiting

Stick to simple meals while receiving HEPAFUL INJECTION. Avoid eating oily rich, fried or spicy foods. Do not lie down or sleep immediately after eating. Inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Monitoring required

HEPAFUL INJECTION is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Breastfeeding

Monitoring required

HEPAFUL INJECTION should be used in breast-feeding women only if considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

Avoid driving or operating machines after receiving HEPAFUL INJECTION.

Alcohol

Consult your doctor

Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving HEPAFUL INJECTION.

Kidney

Contraindicated

HEPAFUL INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe kidney function impairment (renal failure). Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Liver

Use with Caution

HEPAFUL INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering from severe liver damage. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not receive HEPAFUL INJECTION if you are allergic to L-Ornithine L-Aspartate or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctor

There is no proper information regarding the use of HEPAFUL INJECTION in children. Consult your child’s doctor for advice.

Use In Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

There is no proper information regarding the use of HEPAFUL INJECTION in elderly patients. Consult your doctor for advice.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before receiving HEPAFUL INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have taken or taking any medicines including precipitation, non-prescription and herbals or vitamin supplements.

Overdosage:

HEPAFUL INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Synopsis

More Information

• Store HEPAFUL INJECTION below 25°C

FAQs About HEPAFUL INJECTION

Q: What is HEPAFUL INJECTION used for?

A: HEPAFUL INJECTION is used to manage latent and prominent hepatic encephalopathy (decline in brain function as a result of liver failure) and liver cirrhosis (condition in which your liver is scarred and permanently damaged).   

Q: How does HEPAFUL INJECTION work?

A: HEPAFUL INJECTION helps in improving liver function by helping in urea synthesis in liver (important metabolic process in the body), reduces levels of ammonia from liver, muscles and brain, helps in normalizing the levels of liver enzymes. It also protects the liver from further damage by drugs, alcohol and promotes liver regeneration by increasing liver energy balance.

Q: Is HEPAFUL INJECTION safe to use in patients with kidney problems?

A: HEPAFUL INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe kidney function impairment (renal failure). Your doctor may monitor your kidney function test before and during management with this medicine to manage the risk of any unusual effects. Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Q: What are the common side effects of HEPAFUL INJECTION?

A: The common side effects of receiving HEPAFUL INJECTION are nausea, vomiting, cough, muscle cramps and diarrhoea. Inform your doctor immediately if any of the side effect worsens or persist for a long period of time.  

Q: Can HEPAFUL INJECTION be used in pregnant and breast-feeding women?

A: HEPAFUL INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless clearly advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor before receiving HEPAFUL INJECTION if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breast-feeding your child.

References

1. Gerald Kircheis, Stefan Luth. Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Properties of l-Ornithine l-Aspartate (LOLA) in Hepatic Encephalopathy. National Centre for Biotechnology. Drugs. January 2019. [Accessed on 20th October 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6416235/

2. Roger F. Butterworth, Mark J. W. McPhail. L-Ornithine L-Aspartate (LOLA) for Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhosis: Results of Randomized Controlled Trials and Meta-Analyses. National Centre for Biotechnology. Drugs. January 2019. [Accessed on 20th October 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6416237/

3. Polifarma. L-Ornithine L-Aspartate. [Revised in December 2019] [Accessed on 20th October 2022] https://www.polifarma.com.tr/media/2119/hepalornitin_spc_rev01.pdf

4. Merz Pharma GmbH & Co KGaA. L-Ornithine L-Aspartate. [Accessed on 20th October 2022] https://www.liverandbrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/HM-Patient-Information_Infusion-Concentrate_en-1.pdf

5. Zuventus Healthcare Limited. L-Ornithine L-Aspartate. [Accessed on 20th October 2022] http://www.zuventus.co.in/doctor_wise_products_selected.aspx?Medi_Id=56

6. Leeford. Heplofit Injection. (L-Ornithine L-Aspartate). [Accessed on 20th October 2022] https://www.leeford.in/product/202/heplofit-injection

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Kidney function test
• Liver function test

Author Details

Written By Dr. R. Dinesh John Rajkumar - Pharm.D

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Vrushabhakumar Jitendra Shah. - MBBS

Last updated on 11 Feb 2023 | 04:57 PM(IST)