Eptifibatide

Eptifibatide, an antiplatelet drug that prevents blood clotting. This drug that acts as a blood thinner is used for treatment of acute coronary syndrome, prevent heart attack in people with chest pain or those undergoing angioplasty. It is used to prevent acute cardiac ischemic events.

The use of Eptifibatide is ill-advised for people that have Thrombocytopenia, Renal insufficiency, Geriatric patients, Pediatric patients (below 18 years of age). Refrain use in case you have allergy to any of the ingredients or if you suffer from hypertension.

Side effects noticed with this medicine are bleeding, bruising, Hypotension, Thrombocytopenia, blood in urine, sudden numbness or weakness, coughing up blood, dizziness, black stools, sweating, nosebleeds, headache, constipation, Abdominal or stomach pain, bleeding gums. Some rare side effects include hives, skin rash, itching, trouble breathing.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Bleeding

• Decreased Blood Pressure

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Intiflo 0.75mg infusion is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Eptifibatide, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Eptifibatide as ingredient

• Intiflo 0.75Mg Infusion

  Cipla Ltd

• Intiflo 2Mg Injection

  Cipla Ltd

• Eptifab 75Mg Infusion

  Abbott India Ltd

• Eptiflo 0.75Mg Infusion

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Eptide 0.75Mg Infusion

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Eptide 20Mg Injection

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Eptigrilin 75Mg Infusion

  Zydus Cadila

• Integrilin 0.75Mg/1Ml Infusion

  Merck Ltd

• Eptibind 20mg Injection

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Eptibind 75mg Infusion

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

This medication is a commonly used blood thinner, which is essential to prevent blood clots in the body. It inhibits GPIIb/IIIa and is the third inhibitor for the same.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Eptifibatide-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/eptifibatide

• Eptifibatide-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00063

• EPTIFIBATIDE injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=EPTIFIBATIDE