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Aggritor is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Infusion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Angina. The alternative uses of Aggritor have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Aggritor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Aggritor side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Aggritor are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Aggritor's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Aggritor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Aggritor is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Arteriovenous Malformation, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Aggritor have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Aggritor is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Aggritor is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Aggritor safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Aggritor in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Aggritor safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Aggritor in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Aggritor is unavailable.
What is the effect of Aggritor on the Kidneys?
Aggritor may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Aggritor on the Liver?
Side effects of Aggritor rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Aggritor on the Heart?
Aggritor is rarely harmful for the heart.
Aggritor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aggritor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aggritor habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Aggritor has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Aggritor does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Aggritor only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Aggritor in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Aggritor
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Aggritor together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aggritor
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Aggritor with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aggrastat* (tirofiban hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 631-633
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1208-1210