Acupressin 1mg Injection

Composition Terlipressin (1mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack vial of 10 ml Injection
Storage Store in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class Vasopressin analogues
Action Class Vasopressin Analogues
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer Cytochrome Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address C-4, First Floor, DSIDC Complex, F.I.E, Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi-110092

Acupressin 1mg 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.

Acupressin 1mg 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.

Bleeding esophageal varices

Diabetes insipidus

Bed-wetting

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

Acupressin 1mg 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.

Q: What if you forget to take Acupressin Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Acupressin 1mg Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.n

Acupressin 1mg Injection 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.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Q. Who should not take Acupressin 1mg Injection?

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

Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Acupressin 1mg Injection?

Before starting treatment with Acupressin 1mg 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 Acupressin 1mg Injection?

Acupressin 1mg 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 Acupressin 1mg Injection.

Q. Can Acupressin 1mg Injection be used in children?

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

Headache

Slow heart rate

Abdominal cramp

Diarrhea

High blood pressure

Peripheral ischemia

Vasoconstriction of the extremities

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy:UNSAFE

Acupressin 1mg 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 Acupressin 1mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Acupressin 1mg 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 Acupressin 1mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

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