Intiflo 0.75mg/ml Infusion
Cipla Ltd

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In-stock 100 ml in 1 bottle
8,744.00

USED FOR:
Unstable angina

COMPOSITION:
Eptifibatide (0.75mg/ml)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Intiflo 0.75mg/ml Infusion is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Intiflo 0.75mg/ml Infusion should be used with caution during lactation. Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

Not relevant, as Intiflo 0.75mg/ml Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Intiflo 0.75mg/ml Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Intiflo 0.75mg/ml Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Intiflo 0.75mg/ml Infusion is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Intiflo 0.75mg/ml Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.Use of Intiflo 0.75mg/ml Infusion is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Eptifibatide   0.75mg/ml

Uses of Intiflo Infusion
Intiflo 0.75mg/ml Infusion is used in the treatment of unstable angina.

How to use Intiflo Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How Intiflo Infusion works
Intiflo 0.75mg/ml Infusion is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots.

Side Effects:

Common Bleeding, Decreased blood pressure.

Expert advice for Intiflo Infusion
Eptifibatide may reduce the number of blood cells that are needed for clotting. Avoid situations where bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark tarry stools to your doctor.Before and during your treatment with eptifibatide samples of your blood will be tested as a safety measure to limit the possibility of unexpected bleeding.Eptifibatide should be used with caution in the elderly, female patients and patients with low body weight because of the risk of bleeding.Tell your doctor if you are using medicines to thin the blood (anticoagulants) such as warfarin, aspirin etc.Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.Consult your doctor if you are taking anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin, heparin, aspirin, and dipyridamole) or painkillers (e.g. ibuprofen) or thrombolytics (e.g. alteplase) because of increased risk of bleeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Intiflo a thrombolytic agent/ what is Intiflo infusion/ how does Intiflo work?
Intiflo is a thrombolytic drug and belongs to a class of drugs called Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors. It works by inhibiting platelet aggregation and thus prevents blockage of blood vessels due to formation of blood clots.