Vextop
Vextop Products are primarily used for
Bleeding esophageal varices, Diabetes insipidus, Bed-wetting
About Vextop Products
Uses of Vextop Products
Terlipressin is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices, diabetes insipidus and bed-wetting.
Vextop Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Vextop are Diarrhea, Slow heart rate, Breathlessness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Respiratory failure, Fluid overload, Pleural effusion, Sepsis, Ischemia.
How Vextop Products work
Terlipressin 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.
Patient Concerns about Vextop Products
Frequently asked questions about Vextop Products
Frequently asked questions about Terlipressin
Q. Who should not take Vextop Injection?
Vextop Injection should not be given to anyone with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Vextop Injection or any of its ingredients.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Vextop Injection?
Before starting treatment with Vextop 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.
Q. How do you give Vextop Injection?
Vextop 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 Vextop Injection.
Q. Can Vextop Injection be used in children?
There is not enough data available for its use in children. For any doubts, consult your doctor.