Terloc 0.1mg Injection
Terlipressin (0.1mg)
by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
vial of 10 ml Injection
About this medicine
Terloc 0.1mg 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. Terloc 0.1mg 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.
Uses
- Bleeding esophageal varices
Benefits
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. Terloc 0.1mg 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.
How it works
Terloc 0.1mg 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.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Slow heart rate
- Abdominal cramp
- Diarrhea
- High blood pressure
- Peripheral ischemia
- Vasoconstriction of the extremities
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Terloc 0.1mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Terloc 0.1mg 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Terloc 0.1mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Terloc 0.1mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Terloc 0.1mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Terloc 0.1mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Terloc 0.1mg Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Vasopressin analogues
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Hormones
- Action Class
- Vasopressin analogues
Frequently asked questions
Who should not take Terloc 0.1mg Injection?
Terloc 0.1mg Injection should not be given to anyone with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Terloc 0.1mg Injection or any of its ingredients.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Terloc 0.1mg Injection?
Before starting treatment with Terloc 0.1mg 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.
How do you give Terloc 0.1mg Injection?
Terloc 0.1mg 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 Terloc 0.1mg Injection.
Can Terloc 0.1mg Injection be used in children?
There is not enough data available for its use in children. For any doubts, consult your doctor.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Salt composition
- Terlipressin (0.1mg)
- Pack
- vial of 10 ml Injection
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.