Cevas 20IU Injection
Cevas 20IU Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them.
Cevas 20IU Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Cevas 20IU Injection is used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus, bleeding esophageal varices (bleeding from dilated veins in the food pipe leading to your stomach), and low blood pressure.
Cevas 20IU Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them.
Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as decreased cardiac output, slow heart rate, tachyarrhythmias, decreased sodium level in the blood, and ischemia. 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.
03Uses
Bleeding esophageal varices
Diabetes insipidus
Low blood pressure
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Cevas 20IU Injection have the same structure as that of the natural hormone vasopressin. Vasopressin lowers the amount of urine and bleeding by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels which, in turn, prevents the loss of water from the body.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Cevas 20IU Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Bleeding esophageal varices
Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. Cevas 20IU Injection helps to reduce blood flow by narrowing the blood vessels and helps reduce and stop bleeding. It is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
In Diabetes insipidus
Cevas 20IU Injection contains a hormone vasopressin, that acts on the kidneys and reduces the frequency and amount of urine produced by the kidneys. Thus, it brings about rapid action of controlling thirst and also reduces the urge to urinate often. This helps to manage these symptoms in diabetes insipidus and improves your quality of life.
In Low blood pressure
Cevas 20IU Injection is used to relieve low blood pressure which may occur due to sudden change in posture from lying to sitting or standing up, during an operation or after an injury. This medicine helps to bring back the blood pressure within normal range and therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.show moreshow less
08Side Effects
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
Ischemia
Decreased sodium level in blood
Slow heart rate
Decreased cardiac function
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cevas 20IU Injection.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cevas 20IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cevas 20IU Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Cevas 20IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cevas 20IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cevas 20IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Cevas 20IU 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.
References
Sources and references
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