Eptifibatide Benefits & Uses

Eptifibatide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Attack

Other Benefits

Eptifibatide Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Angina Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 180 mcg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Angina Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 180 mcg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Eptifibatide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Eptifibatide is used -

Mild

पेट दर्द
Back Pain
Bleeding Gums (Read More - Home remedies for bleeding gums)

Common

Confusion
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Headache
Blood or red colored urine
Nausea or vomiting

Eptifibatide Related Warnings

Is the use of Eptifibatide safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Eptifibatide in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Eptifibatide safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Eptifibatide in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Eptifibatide is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Eptifibatide on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Eptifibatide on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Eptifibatide on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Eptifibatide. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Eptifibatide on the Heart?

Eptifibatide is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Eptifibatide with Other Drugs

Eptifibatide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Ibuprofen

Eptifibatide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eptifibatide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Stroke
Trauma
Kidney Disease
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Frequently asked Questions about Eptifibatide

Is this Eptifibatide habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Eptifibatide is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Eptifibatide does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Eptifibatide only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Eptifibatide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Eptifibatide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eptifibatide

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Eptifibatide and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Eptifibatide

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Eptifibatide with alcohol will be.

Unknown