Tirofiban Benefits & Uses

Tirofiban is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Angina

Other Benefits

Tirofiban 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: Angina Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given as IV infusion, for course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Angina Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given as IV infusion, for course duration follow doctor's advice

Tirofiban Related Warnings

Is the use of Tirofiban safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Tirofiban for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Tirofiban safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Tirofiban on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Tirofiban will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tirofiban on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Tirofiban. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tirofiban on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Tirofiban on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Tirofiban on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tirofiban with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Tirofiban Contraindications

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

Bleeding
Arteriovenous Malformation
Kidney Disease
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Tirofiban

Is this Tirofiban habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Tirofiban.

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

Tirofiban will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tirofiban only as per medical advice.

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

No, Tirofiban cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tirofiban Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tirofiban

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Tirofiban with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tirofiban

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tirofiban.

Unknown