Terlinol Injection
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Product introduction
Terlinol 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.
Terlinol 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.
Terlinol 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 Terlinol Injection
- Bleeding esophageal varices
- Diabetes insipidus
- Bed-wetting
Side effects of Terlinol 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 Terlinol
- Headache
- Slow heart rate
- Abdominal cramp
- Diarrhea
- High blood pressure
- Peripheral ischemia
- Vasoconstriction of the extremities
How to use Terlinol Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Terlinol Injection works
Terlinol 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 Terlinol Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Terlinol 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 Terlinol Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Terlinol 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 Terlinol Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Terlinol Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Terlinol Injection?
If you miss a dose of Terlinol Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Terlinol 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
FAQs
Who should not take Terlinol Injection?
Terlinol Injection should not be given to anyone with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Terlinol Injection or any of its ingredients.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Terlinol Injection?
Before starting treatment with Terlinol 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 Terlinol Injection?
Terlinol 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 Terlinol Injection.
Can Terlinol 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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