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L-Loc Injection

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Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

L-Loc 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.

L-Loc 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 of L-Loc Injection

  • Bleeding esophageal varices

Benefits of L-Loc Injection

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. L-Loc 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.

Side effects of L-Loc Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of L-Loc

  • Headache
  • Slow heart rate
  • Abdominal cramp
  • Diarrhea
  • High blood pressure
  • Peripheral ischemia
  • Vasoconstriction of the extremities

How to use L-Loc Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How L-Loc Injection works

L-Loc 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with L-Loc Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
L-Loc 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 feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of L-Loc Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether L-Loc Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of L-Loc Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of L-Loc Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take L-Loc Injection?

If you miss a dose of L-Loc Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • L-Loc Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
  • It makes you feel dizzy or lightheaded. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Vasopressin analogues
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Vasopressin analogues

Patient concerns

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I want to substitute of Loc tears eye drop
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Please see an ophthalmologist.
I had heart burn 2 days ago. It's kind of acid reflux. Since yesterday morning, I have sharp pain while swallowing in esophageal area. Should I take medicines or will it get cured by days?
Dr. Kunal Parasar
Surgical Gastroenterology
Wait for some time. Hopefully u l b fine
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FAQs

Q. Who should not take L-Loc Injection?

L-Loc Injection should not be given to anyone with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to L-Loc Injection or any of its ingredients.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with L-Loc Injection?

Before starting treatment with L-Loc 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.

Q. How do you give L-Loc Injection?

L-Loc 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 L-Loc Injection.

Q. Can L-Loc Injection be used in children?

There is not enough data available for its use in children. For any doubts, consult your doctor.

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References

  1. McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1095.
  2. Terlipressin acetate. West Drayton, UK: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2009 [revised Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Terlipressin acetate. West Drayton, UK: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2001 [revised Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 3 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Louis and Clark Pharmaceutical
Address: Flat No. 301, Tolstoy Marg 7, New Delhi 110001
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2024

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver L-Loc Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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