Eptiflo Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Attack. Other than this, Eptiflo Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Eptiflo Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Eptiflo Injection are Confusion, Blurred vision, Dizziness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Eptiflo Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Eptiflo Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Eptiflo Injection's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Eptiflo Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Eptiflo Injection related warnings section.
Eptiflo Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bleeding, Stroke, Trauma as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Eptiflo Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Eptiflo Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Eptiflo Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Eptiflo Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Eptiflo Injection is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Eptiflo Injection safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Eptiflo on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Eptiflo Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Eptiflo in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Eptiflo is unavailable.
What is the effect of Eptiflo Injection on the Kidneys?
Eptiflo has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Eptiflo Injection on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Eptiflo. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Eptiflo only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Eptiflo Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Eptiflo rarely affect the heart.
Eptiflo Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eptiflo Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eptiflo Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Eptiflo Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Eptiflo Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Eptiflo Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Eptiflo Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Eptiflo Injection
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Eptiflo Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eptiflo Injection
Information about the interaction of Eptiflo Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Integrilin® (eptifibatide)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 631
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 512-514