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TERLIPRESSIN-1MG
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India
Other Info - FOX0033

FAQs

Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml contains Terlipressin, a synthetic pituitary hormone that works by narrowing the affected blood vessels and restricting the blood flow through them. Thus, it helps to control bleeding.
You are recommended to consult a doctor before taking quinidine while on treatment with Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml as it may increase the risk or severity of QT prolongation (a heart rhythm disorder). Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml.
Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml may cause headaches as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please inform your doctor.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml with alcohol is unknown. Therefore, if you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited data available on the effect of Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml on pregnant women. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml. Your doctor may give this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Terlipressin is excreted in breast milk. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before receiving Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml. Your doctor may give this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Limited information is available. However, if you are unwell after receiving Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml, avoid driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have any liver problems, inform your doctor before receiving Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml.

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Kidney

Caution

Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml should be used with caution in patients with long-standing kidney failure. Also, inform your doctor if you have impaired kidney function.

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Children

Unsafe

Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml is not recommended for children and adolescents as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

About Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml

Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml belongs to the class of drugs called vasopressin receptor agonists used for the treatment of bleeding oesophageal varices and the emergency treatment of type 1 hepatorenal syndrome (rapidly progressive kidney failure) in patients with ascites (abdominal swelling due to accumulation of fluid) and liver cirrhosis (scarring of the liver). Bleeding oesophageal varices occur when there is bleeding from dilated veins in the food pipe leading to your stomach.

Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml contains Terlipressin, a synthetic pituitary hormone that breaks down in the body to release a substance called lysine vasopressin that is used to stop bleeding from leaking varicose veins in the food pipe. It works by narrowing the affected blood vessels and restricting the blood flow through them. Thus, it helps to control bleeding.

Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml may cause common side effects such as headache, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, high or low blood pressure, too slow heart rate, pale skin, and insufficient blood circulation in arms, legs and skin. Most of these side effects of Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Terlipressin or other medicines, please tell your doctor. Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml is not recommended for children and adolescents as the safety and effectiveness were not established. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, please inform your doctor before receiving Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml. If you are elderly above 70 years of age, discuss with your doctor before receiving Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml.

Uses of Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml

Bleeding oesophageal varices

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Medicinal Benefits

Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml contains Terlipressin used for the treatment of bleeding oesophageal varices. It narrows the affected blood vessels and restricts the blood flow through them. Thus, it helps to control bleeding. Also, it is used for the emergency treatment of type 1 hepatorenal syndrome (rapidly progressive kidney failure) in patients with ascites (abdominal swelling due to accumulation of fluid) and liver cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).

Directions for Use

Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml

  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal cramps
  • High or low blood pressure
  • Too slow heart rate
  • Pale skin
  • Insufficient blood circulation in arms, legs and skin

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Terlipressin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml is not recommended for children and adolescents as the safety and effectiveness were not established. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, please inform your doctor before receiving Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml. If you are elderly above 70 years of age, discuss with your doctor before receiving Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml. If you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint, inform your doctor, as these could be signs of a low heart rate. Your heart and blood circulation will be monitored continuously while on treatment with Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROPOFOL
  • SUFENTANIL
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • SOTALOL
  • AMIODARONE
  • DOFETILIDE
  • IBUTILIDE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a balanced diet consisting of whole grains, lean protein, low salt, fruits, and vegetables.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Lower your risk for hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) by practising safer sex. Avoid sharing razors or needles, and avoid contact with the blood and other bodily fluids of a person who has hepatitis.

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