Terlipressin Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Terlipressin, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Terlipressin brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Terlipressin

Pronunciation : ter-li-pres'in

Therapeutic Classification : Vasoactive Drug

Brand Names or Trade Names of Terlipressin

India :

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International :

Glypressin, Glypressine, Remestyp, Glycylpressin, Glypressin, Haemopressin Torrex, Haemopressin, Variquel, Glipressina, Glycylpressin, Glypressin, Glypressine, Haemopressin

Why is Terlipressin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an analogue of vasopressin, prescribed for bleeding esophageal varices, septic shock, hepatorenal syndrome and in management of low blood pressure. It regulates the body's retention of water by acting to increase water absorption in the kidney.

When should Terlipressin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with heart disease, chronic kidney inflammation, pregnancy and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Terlipressin?

Adult: IV- Initial: The recommended dose is 2 mg, then 1 or 2 mg 4-6 hourly until bleeding is controlled, up to 72 hour.

How should Terlipressin be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Terlipressin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with high blood pressure, asthma, hardening of the arteries, heart disease, liver disease, conditions that may be aggravated by water retention, e.g. heart failure.