Terlipressin (0.1mg/ml)

DESCRIPTION

T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection 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. T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection 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.

INTRODUCTION

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. T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection 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.

USE OF

Bleeding esophageal varices

BENEFITS

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

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Vasopressin analogues|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::HORMONES|Action Class::Vasopressin analogues

HOW TO USE

T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection 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.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : UNSAFE – T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection 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 T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. – Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Slow heart rate | Abdominal cramp | Diarrhea | High blood pressure | Peripheral ischemia | Vasoconstriction of the extremities

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

UNSAFE

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LIVER INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

VIEWS 

BOUGHT 

FAQ

Q. Who should not take T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection?::: T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection should not be given to anyone with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection or any of its ingredients.| Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection?::: Before starting treatment with T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection, 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.| Q. How do you give T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection?::: T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection 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 T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection.| Q. Can T-Spey 1mg/10ml Injection be used in children?::: There is not enough data available for its use in children. For any doubts, consult your doctor.|

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