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TERLYZ INJECTION Substitute
TERLYZ INJECTION Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
TERLIPRESSIN-1MG
Uses:
Treatment of Bleeding oesophageal varices
Medicinal Benefits:
TERLYZ INJECTION contains Terlipressin used for the treatment of bleeding oesophageal varices. It narrows the affected blood vessels and restricts the blood flow through them. Thus, it helps to control bleeding. Also, it is used for the emergency treatment of type 1 hepatorenal syndrome (rapidly progressive kidney failure) in patients with ascites (abdominal swelling due to accumulation of fluid) and liver cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).
FAQs
TERLYZ INJECTION is used to treat Bleeding oesophageal varices.
TERLYZ INJECTION contains Terlipressin, a synthetic pituitary hormone that works by narrowing the affected blood vessels and restricting the blood flow through them. Thus, it helps to control bleeding.
You are recommended to consult a doctor before taking quinidine while on treatment with TERLYZ INJECTION as it may increase the risk or severity of QT prolongation (a heart rhythm disorder). Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with TERLYZ INJECTION.
TERLYZ INJECTION may cause headaches as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please inform your doctor.
The side effects of TERLYZ INJECTION include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, high or low blood pressure, slow heart rate, headache, pale skin, and insufficient blood circulation in arms, legs and skin. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
TERLYZ INJECTION should not be taken if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, experiencing hypoxia (low levels of oxygen) or worsening respiratory symptoms, or have ongoing coronary, peripheral, or mesenteric ischemia (conditions affecting blood flow).
Before taking TERLYZ INJECTION, let your doctor know if you have severe bleeding in the oesophagus (food pipe). If you have a severe infection like septic shock, breathing issues such as asthma, uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart problems (angina, arrhythmias, or a history of heart attack), poor blood circulation (to the brain or limbs), kidney impairment, electrolyte imbalances, significant fluid or blood loss, if you are pregnant, or are over 70 years old.
TERLYZ INJECTION will be given as a continuous intravenous infusion by the doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer.
TERLYZ INJECTION is not recommended for children as its safety and effectiveness were not established.