T - Pressin 1mg Injection

T-Pressin 1mg injection contains the active ingredient terlipressin. It belongs to the vasopressin receptor agonist class of medications. It is used to treat bleeding from dilated veins in the oesophagus that connects to the stomach, known as bleeding oesophageal varices. It also improves kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome, a condition characterised by sudden decline in kidney function. T-Pressin 1mg injection should not be used if you are allergic to terlipressin or any ingredient in the medication. Do not take this medicine if you have low oxygen levels (hypoxia), worsening respiratory symptoms, or reduced blood supply to the heart, limbs, or intestines. Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you have severe infection known as septic shock, bronchial asthma or other respiratory conditions, uncontrolled high blood pressure, previous heart attack (myocardial infarction), hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis), or irregular heartbeats (cardiac arrhythmias). Notify your doctor if you have poor blood circulation to the brain (stroke), impaired kidney function (renal insufficiency), disturbances in electrolyte levels, reduced fluid volume, or blood loss. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or over 70 years of age. T-Pressin 1mg injection is not recommended for children and adolescents. Inform your doctor if you are on a low-sodium diet, as this medicine contains sodium.

Treats bleeding esophageal varices. Improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome.

T-Pressin 1mg injection acts on the walls of blood vessels, leading to their constriction and reducing blood flow to the affected veins. This mechanism helps to stop or slow down the bleeding effectively.

T-Pressin 1mg injection will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It is usually administered in a vein (intravenous). Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Severe shortness of breath Severe chest pain Persistent and severe irregular heartbeats Seizures Kidney problems Locally dead skin (necrosis) Common Diarrhea Headache High or low blood pressure Abdominal cramps Pale skin Insufficient blood circulation in arms and legs Slow heart rate

Inform your doctor about all the underlying medical conditions. Do not stop the medicine until your doctor advises. Your doctor will continuously monitor your heart and blood circulation. Do not double-dose T-Pressin 1mg injection to make up for a forgotten dose. Notify your doctor if you experience any serious side effects. Your medical professional will inform you if you need any dose adjustments. Contact your doctor for more information.