Terlipressin

Terlipressin is used to treat patients with low blood pressure levels, bleeding esophageal varices, hepatorenal syndrome, and septic shock. It works the same way as vasopressin does, and is its analog.

This medication regulates the amount of water retained in the body by increasing the amount of water absorbed by the kidney. It is found to be very much effective in cases where norepinephrine does not seem to work.

You should avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have had chronic renal inflammation and if you have a medical history of heart ailments. This medicine could pose a risk to a fetus, and should not be used by pregnant women.

This medicine is administered intravenously, by means of injection. The initial recommended dosage for adults is 2 mg, followed by 1 or 2 mg every 4 to 6 hours, up to 72 hours, or until the bleeding of the varices stops. This medicine may cause chest pain, abdominal cramps, arrhythmia, and increased arterial 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 Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Carcinoid Tumours And Bleeding Esophageal Varices

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 Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

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 Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Slow Heart Rate

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Pale Skin

• Abdominal Cramp

• Diarrhoea

• Flushing

• Rhinitis

• Nausea

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 Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

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

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

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

• What is the onset of action?

  This medication initiates its action in the first 5 minutes after its administration.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time for which this medication remain active and produces its action will vary patient to patient. It may range from 40 -180 minutes.

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 Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medication, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

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 Hematologist before using this medicine.

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

• Terpres 1Mg Injection

  Unimark Remedies Ltd

• Varipres Injection

  Cipla Ltd

• Terli Force 0.1mg Injection

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• TERLIREL 10ML INJECTION

  Reliance Life Sciences

• TARLEN 1MG

  POLLEN HEALTHCURE PVT.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 Hematologist before using this medicine.

This medication forms an analogue of an antidiuretic hormone (ADH) known as vasopressin acts on three separate receptors; vasopressin receptor V1b, vasopressin V1a receptor and vasopressin receptor V2 which plays part in controlling reabsorption of free water within the renal medullary.

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 Hematologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Concomitant use of the following drugs must be avoided- propofol, sufentanil, lass IA and III antiarrhythmics, erythromycin, certain antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, some diuretics, and β-blockers.

• Ques : What is Terlipressin?

  Ans : This is a salt which performs its action by narrowing the blood vessels and reducing the blood flow into the affected veins. This helps to stop or slow the bleeding. It is used to treat conditions such as bleeding esophageal varices.

• Ques : What are the uses of Terlipressin?

  Ans : This salt is used for the treatment and prevention of conditions such as Bleeding in the food pipe and Dilated blood vessels in the esophagus or stomach.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Terlipressin?

  Ans : The side effects of Terlipressin are as follows Abdominal cramps, Insufficient supply of oxygen to heart, Paleness, Headache, Loss of breath rhythm, Shortening of breath, and Diarrhea.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Terlipressin?

  Ans : Store Terlipressin in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Terlipressin before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This is a medicine that takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : Will Terlipressin be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Terlipressin can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Abdominal cramps, Insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart, Paleness, Headache, and Loss of breath rhythm.

• Terlipressin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 6 December 2019]. Available from:

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

• Terlipressin- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 6 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB02638

• Variquel 1mg powder and solvent for solution for injection- EMC [Internet] medicines.org.uk. 2017 [Cited 6 December 2019]. Available from:

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