Eptide 20mg Injection

Composition Eptifibatide (20mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack vial of 10 ml Injection
Storage Store in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class Amino acids, Peptides analogues
Action Class Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Manufacturer address 90, Delhi – Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001

Eptide 20mg Injection 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.

Use of this medicine may cause low blood platelets and increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. It may also cause low blood pressure as a side effect. Your doctor will explain the benefits and risks associated with this medicine before it is administered.

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

Prevention of Blood clots
Prevention of Heart attack

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

Eptide 20mg Injection is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots.

If you miss a dose of Eptide 20mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

It is usually given by your nurse or doctor as an infusion (drip) into a vein.

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 Eptide 20mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, Eptide 20mg Injection 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 Eptide 20mg Injection?

Eptide 20mg Injection can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.

Q. When will I feel better after taking Eptide 20mg Injection?

Eptide 20mg Injection 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 Eptide 20mg Injection. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.

In Prevention of Blood clots

Eptide 20mg Injection prevents new blood clots from forming and prevents the existing ones from getting bigger. It works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. Thus it helps your blood flow smoothly throughout the body. This can help reduce damage caused by clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), heart (heart attack) or other blood vessels (thrombosis).

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.show moreshow less

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

Decreased blood pressure

Bleeding

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eptide 20mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Eptide 20mg Injection 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

Eptide 20mg Injection 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 Eptide 20mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney:CAUTION

Eptide 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eptide 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Eptide 20mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Eptide 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.Use of Eptide 20mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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