Terlipressin



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  • Contains / Salt: Terlipressin


Terlipressin Information



Terlipressin Benefits & Uses

Terlipressin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Terlipressin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Bleeding
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: Dose for acute oesophageal variceal haemorrhage
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bleeding
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: Dose for acute oesophageal variceal haemorrhage


Terlipressin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Terlipressin is used -

Severe

Moderate

  • Increased blood pressure

Mild

Unknown

Terlipressin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Terlipressin safe for pregnant women?


    Terlipressin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Terlipressin safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Terlipressin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Terlipressin is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Terlipressin on the Kidneys?


    Terlipressin rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Terlipressin on the Liver?


    Terlipressin is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Terlipressin on the Heart?


    Side effects of Terlipressin rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Terlipressin with Other Drugs

Terlipressin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Terlipressin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Terlipressin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Terlipressin

  • Is this Terlipressin habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Terlipressin is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Terlipressin as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Terlipressin only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Terlipressin is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Terlipressin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Terlipressin


    It is safe to take Terlipressin with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Terlipressin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Terlipressin with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 596



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