Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for EPTIBIND 75MG INFUSION and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Serious Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Disease Interactions
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Available Alternatives for EPTIBIND 75MG INFUSION
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Overview
EPTIBIND 75MG INFUSION is a Schedule H drug.EPTIBIND 75MG INFUSION is composed of: EPTIFIBATIDE (75.0 MG)
Eptifibatide is an antithrombotic agent, prescribed for the treatment of patients with acute coronary syndrome (heart condition), and those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (angioplasty), and stenting (placing of a cylindrical device within vessels). It prevents platelets in the blood from sticking to each other.
Usage
EPTIFIBATIDE is generally used to treat: Coronary Heart Disease, Platelet DisorderFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for EPTIBIND 75MG INFUSION and its Constituents
- Discontinue in case of serious uncontrolled bleeding, or if emergency surgery or thrombolytic (drugs are used in medicine to dissolve blood clots) therapy is required.
- Caution should be exercised in patients with liver impairment, platelet counts <100,000 mm3, bleeding in the eye, drugs affecting blood, pregnancy.
- Check APTT [activated partial thromboplastin time or ACT(activated clotting time) prior to sheath removal during angioplasty.
- It may lead to severe kidney impairment, inflammation of blood vessels, bleeding in the eye, acute pericardial inflammation ( inflammation of the covering of the heart)or aortic dissection (splitting of the layers of the aorta leading to formation of outpouchings).
- You may bleed and bruise more easily while you are using this medicine. Be extra careful to avoid injuries until the effects of the medicine have worn off. For some patients, this may take about 2 or 3 days. For other patients, it may take longer.
- Check with your doctor right away if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, black, tarry stools; blood in the urine or stools; or pinpoint red spots on your skin. Avoid picking your nose. If you need to blow your nose, blow it gently.
- You may be told to use a soft toothbrush or to shave with an electric razor (not a razor blade) for a few days after you have been given this medicine. This helps reduce the risk of bleeding.
- Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Symptoms of Overdosage
EPTIFIBATIDE over-dosage can result in: Fainting, Body Bleeding, Body Bruising, Irregular Heartbeat, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Dark Colored (brown) UrineSerious Side-Effects
EPTIFIBATIDE : Paralysis, Abdomen Pain, Back Pain, Gums Bleeding, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Constipation, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Shortness Of Breath, Body Excessive Sweating, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)Rare Side-Effects
EPTIFIBATIDE : Hives, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Cough, Irregular Heartbeat, Body Itching, WheezingDisease Interactions
EPTIFIBATIDE can interfere with: HypertensionTechnical Classification
EPTIFIBATIDE is categorized as: GLYCOPROTEIN PLATELET INHIBITORS / ANTIPLATELET AGENTS / COAGULATION MODIFIERSAvailable Alternatives for EPTIBIND 75MG INFUSION
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| EPTIBIND 75MG INFUSION | INR 8500 for 100 ML INFUSION | EPTIFIBATIDE 75.0 MG |
| EPTIFAB 75MG INFUSION | INR 9618.01 for 100 ML INFUSION | EPTIFIBATIDE 75.0 MG |
| EPTIGRILIN 75MG INFUSION | INR 8843.76 for 100 ML INFUSION | EPTIFIBATIDE 75.0 MG |
| FLETA 75MG INFUSION | INR 8500 for 100 ML INFUSION | EPTIFIBATIDE 75.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| EPTIBIND 20MG INJ | INR 2380.95 for 10 ML INJECTION | EPTIFIBATIDE 20.0 MG |
| EPTIDE 0.75MG INFUSION | INR 8148.42 for 100 ML INFUSION | EPTIFIBATIDE 0.75 MG |
| EPTIDE 20MG INJ | INR 2471.51 for 10 ML INJECTION | EPTIFIBATIDE 20.0 MG |
| EPTIFIBATIDE | EPTIFIBATIDE | |
| EPTIFLO 0.75MG INFUSION | INR 8371.42 for 100 ML INFUSION | EPTIFIBATIDE 0.75 MG |
| EPTIFLO 2MG INJ | INR 2975 for 10 ML INJECTION | EPTIFIBATIDE 2.0 MG |
| EPTIGRILIN 20MG INJ | INR 2657.5 for 10 ML INJECTION | EPTIFIBATIDE 20.0 MG |
| FLETA BOLUS 20MG INJ | INR 2500 for 10 ML INJECTION | EPTIFIBATIDE 20.0 MG |
| INTEGRILIN 0.75MG/1ML INFUSION | INR 10296 for 100 ML INFUSION | EPTIFIBATIDE 0.75 MG/ML |
| INTERIGLIN 0.75MG INFUSION | INR 10861.3 for 100 ML INFUSION | EPTIFIBATIDE 0.75 MG |
| INTERIGLIN 20MG INJ | INR 3000 for 10 ML INJECTION | EPTIFIBATIDE 20.0 MG |
| INTIFLO 0.75MG INFUSION | INR 7949.5 for 100 ML INFUSION | EPTIFIBATIDE 0.75 MG |
| INTIFLO 2MG INJ | INR 2398 for 10 ML INJECTION | EPTIFIBATIDE 2.0 MG |