Terlipressin
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Terlipressin is used in adults to improve kidney function in people with hepatorenal syndrome .
Terlipressin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Terlipressin is used in adults to improve kidney function in people with hepatorenal syndrome .
Terlipressin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use terlipressin if you have:
low blood oxygen levels or lack of blood supply to the heart, arms, legs, stomach, or bowel; or trouble breathing.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
breathing problems; fluid retention ; heart problems; blood circulation problems; or if you are waiting for a liver transplant .
May harm an unborn baby. Use birth control and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using terlipressin.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Terlipressin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
blue-colored appearance in your skin, lips, fingers, or toes; a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; chest pain or pressure; fever or chills, feeling cold; pain in your arms or legs; numbness or tingling in your hands or feet; bloody or tarry stools; weight gain, or swelling in your arms or legs; or hypoxia symptoms --restlessness, headache , confusion, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, anxiety , or breathing problems.
Common side effects of terlipressin may include:
stomach pain, nausea , diarrhea ; or respiratory failure , trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Terlipressin may cause serious or fatal respiratory failure. Call your doctor at once if you have breathing problems.
High Risk Groups
Terlipressin may cause serious or fatal respiratory failure. Call your doctor at once if you have breathing problems.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect terlipressin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Ampuls, Vial Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
TELI
ActiveWILSONS PHARMACEUTICALS
DML: TELI
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