Terlisin 1mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Allergan India Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Terlipressin (1mg)
Storage	Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class	Vasopressin analogues
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	HORMONES
Action Class	Vasopressin analogues
User Rating	5.0
User Reviews	537

FAQ

Can Terlisin 1mg be used in children?

There is not enough data available for its use in children. For any doubts, consult your doctor.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Terlisin 1mg?

Before starting treatment with Terlisin 1mg, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues, breathing issues like asthma, heart related ailments like uncontrollable or high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, etc. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How do you give Terlisin 1mg?

Terlisin 1mg is given by a doctor or nurse into the muscle or under the skin. It should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the body weight of the patient and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Terlisin 1mg.

Who should not take Terlisin 1mg?

Terlisin 1mg should not be given to anyone with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Terlisin 1mg or any of its ingredients.

What if you forget to take Terlisin Injection?

If you miss a dose of Terlisin 1mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Terlisin 1mg Injection Reviews

Terlisin 1mg is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices (bleeding from dilated veins in the food pipe leading to your stomach). It narrows the walls of blood vessels and decreases the blood flow into the affected veins.

Terlisin 1mg is given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. It is given only to patients with severe or life-threatening bleeding in the food pipe (esophagus).

Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as headaches, slow heart rate, high blood pressure, peripheral vasoconstriction, and Peripheral ischemia low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents.

How Terlisin 1mg Injection Works

Terlisin 1mg works on the walls of blood vessels, causing them narrow and decrease the blood flow into the affected veins. This helps to stop or slow the bleeding.

How to Use Terlisin 1mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Terlisin 1mg Injection

In Bleeding esophageal varices: Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. Terlisin 1mg helps to reduce blood flow by narrowing the blood vessels and helps reduce and stop bleeding. It is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Uses of Terlisin 1mg Injection

Bleeding esophageal varices

Terlisin 1mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Terlisin 1mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Terlisin 1mg is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Terlisin 1mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Terlisin 1mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Terlisin 1mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Terlisin 1mg. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Terlisin 1mg is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
It makes you feel dizzy or lightheaded. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

References

Terlipressin acetate. West Drayton, UK: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2009 [revised Sep. 2017].
McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1095.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
Terlipressin acetate. West Drayton, UK: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2001 [revised Sep. 2017].