Medicine Details
Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion
Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition: Eptifibatide (0.75mg/ml)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Prevention of Blood clots Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion prevents new blood clots from forming and prevents the existing ones from getting bigger. It works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. Thus it helps your blood flow smoothly throughout the body. This can help reduce damage caused by clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), heart (heart attack) or other blood vessels (thrombosis). In Prevention of Heart attack It prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Description: Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion is a blood thinner which prevents formation of harmful blood clots. It is used in the treatment of a heart attack and also prevents the clotting of blood in the heart during an angioplasty (procedure to improve blood flow to the heart). Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Use of this medicine may cause low blood platelets and increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. It may also cause low blood pressure as a side effect. Your doctor will explain the benefits and risks associated with this medicine before it is administered. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any bleeding disorder, kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
How to Use: Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : CAUTION - Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. - Driving : NOT RELEVANT - Not relevant, as Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients. - Kidney : CAUTION - Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. Use of Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Eptigrilin 0.75mg/ml Infusion, please consult your doctor.
Packaging: bottle of 100 ml Infusion
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Prevention of Blood clots | Prevention of Heart attack
Side Effects: Decreased blood pressure
Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: CAUTION
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CAUTION
Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR