Glypressin
Glypressin is used to treat bleeding from enlarged veins in the esophagus.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Terlipressin acetate
Manufacturer
Ferring Lääkkeet Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 2 mg, followed by 1-2 mg every 4 hours until bleeding has stopped for 24 hours.
Method
The medicine is injected directly into a vein (intravenously) only in hospital settings by trained personnel.
Important
Treatment should not last longer than 48 hours.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Abdominal pain
- •Low sodium levels in the blood
- •Headache
- •Chest pain
- •Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- •Increased heart rate
- •Constriction of peripheral blood vessels
- •Cyanosis (bluish skin due to lack of oxygen)
- •Fluid accumulation in the lungs
- •Shortness of breath
- •Insufficient blood flow to the limbs
- •Paleness
- •High blood pressure
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
RARE
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- •Torsades de pointes (a serious heart rhythm disorder)
- •Heart failure, with symptoms like shortness of breath, tiredness, and swollen ankles
- •Insufficient blood flow to the intestines
- •Hot flushes
- •Breathing difficulties and respiratory failure
- •Skin necrosis (tissue damage)
- •Necrosis (tissue damage) at the injection site
- •Uterine contractions
- •Reduced uterine blood flow
Important Warnings
- Do not use Glypressin if you are allergic to its active substance or any other ingredient, or if you are pregnant.
- Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, or septic shock.
- It is important to tell your doctor if you are taking heart medication, as Glypressin may increase their effect.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines that can cause irregular heartbeats, such as anti-arrhythmics, certain antibiotics, antihistamines, antidepressants, or medicines that alter blood salt or electrolyte levels.
- Do not use Glypressin while breastfeeding.
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- Your blood pressure, heart rate, and fluid balance will be closely monitored during treatment.