Terlipin
Indonesia • Dexa Medica
Indication
Bleeding esophageal varices
Terlipressin is indicated for the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices.
Composition
Terlipressin 1 mg
Package
1 vial of 1 mg
Dosage Forms
Powder for InjectionATC Classification
H01C
Warning
Alcohol
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use with alcohol has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Machinery
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use while operating heavy machinery has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Not Recommended
This item is not safe for use during pregnancy.
Lactation
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use during lactation has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Dosage
0 to 18 Years Old
No data are available regarding dosage recommendation in these patient populations.
18 to 65 Years Old
Initially, an intravenous (IV) injection of 2 mg terlipressin is given every 4 hours. The treatment should be maintained until bleeding has been controlled for 24 hours, but up to a maximum of 48 hours. After the initial dose, the dose can be adjusted to 1 mg IV every 4 hours in patients with body weight <50 kg or if adverse effects occur.
65 Years Old and Above
No data are available regarding dosage recommendation in these patient populations.