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Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml Substitute

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Composition:

TERLIPRESSIN-1MG

Uses:

Bleeding oesophageal varices

Medicinal Benefits:

Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml contains Terlipressin used for the treatment of bleeding oesophageal varices. It narrows the affected blood vessels and restricts the blood flow through them. Thus, it helps to control bleeding. Also, it is used for the emergency treatment of type 1 hepatorenal syndrome (rapidly progressive kidney failure) in patients with ascites (abdominal swelling due to accumulation of fluid) and liver cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).

FAQs

Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml contains Terlipressin, a synthetic pituitary hormone that works by narrowing the affected blood vessels and restricting the blood flow through them. Thus, it helps to control bleeding.

You are recommended to consult a doctor before taking quinidine while on treatment with Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml as it may increase the risk or severity of QT prolongation (a heart rhythm disorder). Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml.

Foxpressin 1 mg Injection 10 ml may cause headaches as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please inform your doctor.

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