Efipres Injection
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Product introduction
Efipres Injection is used to treat the low blood pressure commonly seen following spinal anesthesia. It raises blood pressure by narrowing the blood vessels of the heart.
Efipres Injection 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. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood pressure while you are taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and increased heart rate. This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, liver, heart, or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
Efipres Injection 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. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood pressure while you are taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and increased heart rate. This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, liver, heart, or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
Uses of Efipres Injection
- Severe allergic reactions
- Hypotension following spinal anesthesia
- Glaucoma
- Decreased blood pressure
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
- Bleeding
- Allergic conditions
- Cardiac arrest
Benefits of Efipres Injection
In Hypotension following spinal anesthesia
Efipres Injection is used to relieve low blood pressure (hypotension) which may occur due to administration of anesthesia in the spine during an operation. This medicine helps to bring back the blood pressure within normal range and therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.
Side effects of Efipres 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 Efipres
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Increased heart rate
How to use Efipres Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Efipres Injection works
Efipres Injection works on the blood vessels and increases the blood flow to heart and lungs, thereby improving the disease condition.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Efipres Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Efipres Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Efipres Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Efipres Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Efipres Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Efipres Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Efipres Injection?
If you miss a dose of Efipres Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- It is usually given as a slow injection into your veins by a doctor or healthcare professional.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medication to treat severe depression.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenethylamine
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Sympathomimetic Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Efipres with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure before surgery.
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Ephedrine.
Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure.
Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Ephedrine. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 weeks after
Concurrent use may cause a serious increase in blood pressure.
Do not consume Furazolidone with Ephedrine. If essential, consult your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure before surgery.
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Ephedrine.
Concurrent use may cause high blood pressure. You may experience palpitations and headaches.
Do not consume Moclobemide with Ephedrine.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Efipres Injection
Once A Day
55%
Twice A Day
36%
Alternate Day
9%
What are you using Efipres Injection for?
Others
33%
Decreased blo*
33%
Hypotension f*
33%
*Decreased blood pressure, Hypotension following spinal anesthesia
How much was the improvement?
Poor
50%
Average
50%
What were the side-effects while using Efipres Injection?
No Side Effec*
67%
Insomnia (dif*
33%
*No Side Effect, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How do you take Efipres Injection?
With or witho*
67%
Empty stomach
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Efipres Injection on price
Not Expensive
56%
Expensive
22%
Average
22%
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Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Efipres 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.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Efipres 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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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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