Eptiba Infusion

Learn more about Eptiba Infusion, a quality offering from Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd featuring the therapeutic benefits of Eptifibatide (0.75mg/ml). This formulation is primarily utilized for Unstable angina,Prevention of Blood clots,Prevention of Heart attack. Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

MRP: ₹ 8500
Packing: 100.0 ml in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Eptifibatide (0.75mg/ml)
Brand: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Unstable angina,Prevention of Blood clots,Prevention of Heart attack

Description

Eptiba Infusion is a blood thinner which prevents formation of harmful blood clots
It is used in the treatment of a heart attack and also prevents the clotting of blood in the heart during an angioplasty (procedure to improve blood flow to the heart)
Eptiba Infusion 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Eptiba Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. Use of Eptiba Infusion is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Eptiba Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eptiba Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Eptiba Infusion is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	NOT RELEVANT^Not relevant, as Eptiba Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Breast feeding:	CAUTION: Eptiba Infusion 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.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Eptiba Infusion 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.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eptiba Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors
Therapeutic class:	BLOOD RELATED
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Amino acids, Peptides analogues

Uses of Eptiba Infusion

In Prevention of Blood clots Eptiba Infusion 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.