Terlipressin
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Terlipressin
How does it work
Terlipressin is a medicine similar to a naturally occurring hormone present in the body, known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin. ADH has two main effects in the body. Firstly, it causes narrowing of blood vessels (vasoconstriction), thereby limiting blood flow to a particular area of the body. It also acts on receptors in the kidney to retain water in the body, which helps to prevent excessive loss of water in the urine. Terlipressin is commonly used to stop bleeding of varices in the food pipe (oesophagus). Varices are fragile distended veins that can occur in various parts of the body such as the oesophagus. This is caused by an increase in blood pressure in certain diseases such as severe liver disease. These fragile varices can rupture and lead to life threatening bleeding. Terlipressin is therefore given to narrow blood vessels, and so restricting blood flow to the varices and stopping the bleeding
What is it used for
bleeding from dilated veins in the oesophagus
Warning
Individuals taking this medicine should be monitored for changes in blood pressure.
It is recommended that individuals taking this medicine have their fluid and salt (electrolyte) balance monitored regularly
[right]Use with caution in
-advanced disease of the artieres in which
fat stickes to the inner wall leading to obstruction
-Condition where the heart is unable to carry out its normal function (cardiac insufficiency)
-High blood pressure
-Irregular heart beats (arrhythmias
Not to be used in
Pregnancy
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
This medicine should not be used in pregnancy. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
There is no information available regarding the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor
Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Headache
Abdominal cramps
High blood pressure (hypertension
Temporary reduction in blood flow to the skin causing it to become pale (transient blanching
TRADE NAME :GLYPRESSIN FOR FERRING GmbH ,GERMANY