Product introduction
Terlinex 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.
Terlinex 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 Terlinex Injection
- Bleeding esophageal varices
Benefits of Terlinex Injection
In Bleeding esophageal varices
Terlinex Injection is used to control bleeding from esophageal varices, a serious condition often seen in liver disease. It helps reduce pressure in the blood vessels of the esophagus, minimizing bleeding and stabilizing the patient for further treatment.
Side effects of Terlinex 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 Terlinex
- Headache
- Slow heart rate
- Abdominal cramp
- Diarrhea
- High blood pressure
- Peripheral ischemia
- Vasoconstriction of the extremities
How to use Terlinex Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Terlinex Injection works
Terlinex 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 Terlinex Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Terlinex Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Terlinex Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Terlinex Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Terlinex Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Terlinex Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Terlinex Injection?
If you missed a dose of Terlinex Injection, contact your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Terlinex 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
Peptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Vasopressin Analogues
Interaction with drugs
Taking Terlinex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Terlipressin with Domperidone.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
FAQs
Who should not take Terlinex Injection?
Terlinex Injection should not be given to anyone with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Terlinex Injection or any of its ingredients.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Terlinex Injection?
Before starting treatment with Terlinex 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.
How do you give Terlinex Injection?
Terlinex 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 Terlinex Injection.
Can Terlinex 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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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Name: Ultra Bio Labs
Address: scf 44, 2nd floor, m. market, chandigarh 160101, india, manimajra, chandigarh, haryana 160101
Country of origin: India
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