Varipres Injection
Cipla Ltd

prescription required

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In-stock 10 ml in 1 vial
1,394.22

NOTICE: unsafe with : Pregnancy

USED FOR:
Bleeding esophageal varices

COMPOSITION:
Terlipressin (1mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
hormones

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Pregnancy
CAUTION

Varipres Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Varipres Injection during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is not known whether Varipres Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Varipres Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Varipres Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Terlipressin   1mg

Uses of Varipres Injection
Varipres Injection is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices.

How to use Varipres Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Varipres Injection works
Varipres 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.

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Slow heart rate, Increased blood pressure, Pale skin, Abdominal cramp, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Varipres Injection
Inform your doctor if you have or ever had breathing problems, hypertension, brain problems, heart problems, or kidney problems.Do not consume alcohol with terlipressin as it may lead to serious side effects.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How does Varipres work?
Varipres works by decreasing the blood flow to the gastrointestinal system and helps to reduce gastrointestinal bleeding caused by high blood pressure in the liver or swollen blood vessels in the esophagus.