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Eptigrilin Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Heart Attack. Other than this, Eptigrilin Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Eptigrilin Injection 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Eptigrilin Injection include Confusion, Blurred vision, Dizziness. Some other side effects of Eptigrilin Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Eptigrilin Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Eptigrilin Injection has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Eptigrilin Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Eptigrilin Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bleeding, Stroke, Trauma must refrain from the use of Eptigrilin Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Eptigrilin Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Eptigrilin Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Eptigrilin Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Eptigrilin Injection 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 Eptigrilin Injection safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Eptigrilin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Eptigrilin Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Eptigrilin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Eptigrilin Injection on the Kidneys?
Eptigrilin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Eptigrilin Injection on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Eptigrilin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Eptigrilin Injection on the Heart?
Eptigrilin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Eptigrilin Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eptigrilin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eptigrilin Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Eptigrilin Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Eptigrilin Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Eptigrilin Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Eptigrilin Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Eptigrilin Injection
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Eptigrilin Injection and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eptigrilin Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Eptigrilin Injection 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; Integrilin® (eptifibatide)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 631
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 512-514