Terlistat Information

Terlistat is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bleeding.

The correct dosage of Terlistat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Terlistat can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Terlistat normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Terlistat's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Terlistat related warnings talks about Terlistat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Terlistat are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Terlistat may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Terlistat, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Terlistat Benefits & Uses
Terlistat Dosage & How to Take
Terlistat Side Effects
Terlistat Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Terlistat with Other Drugs
Terlistat Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Terlistat
Terlistat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Terlistat Benefits & Uses

Terlistat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bleeding

Terlistat 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

Terlistat Related Warnings

Is the use of Terlistat safe for pregnant women?

Terlistat 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 Terlistat safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Terlistat on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Terlistat on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Terlistat on the Liver?

Using Terlistat does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Terlistat on the Heart?

Terlistat may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Terlistat with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Sotalol

Procainamide

Amiodarone

Terlistat Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Arrhythmia
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Terlistat

Is this Terlistat habit forming or addictive?

Terlistat does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Terlistat you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Terlistat only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Terlistat in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Terlistat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Terlistat

Taking Terlistat with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Terlistat

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Terlistat 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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