Agrifib 5mg Infusion

Composition Tirofiban (5mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 100 ml Infusion
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Phenylalanine derivatives
Action Class Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Neon Laboratories Ltd
Manufacturer address 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

Agrifib 5mg 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.

Common side effects of this medicine include headaches, hematoma, nausea, ecchymosis, postoperative bleeding, and blood in stool or urine. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool.

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 breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

Prevention of Heart attack

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

Agrifib 5mg Infusion is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

If you miss a dose of Agrifib 5mg Infusion, please consult your doctor.

It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects.

Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).

Q. Can the use of Agrifib 5mg Infusion increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, Agrifib 5mg Infusion increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.

Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Agrifib 5mg Infusion?

Agrifib 5mg Infusion can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.

Q. When will I feel better after taking Agrifib 5mg Infusion?

Agrifib 5mg Infusion reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Agrifib 5mg Infusion. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.

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.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Blood in urine

Blood in stool

Postoperative bleeding

Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)

Hematoma

Nausea

Headache

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Agrifib 5mg Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Agrifib 5mg 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

Agrifib 5mg 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 Agrifib 5mg Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney:CAUTION

Agrifib 5mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Agrifib 5mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

Agrifib 5mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Agrifib 5mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Agrifib 5mg Infusion is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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