Integrilin 20mg Injection 10ml

Integrilin Injection is an antiplatelet medicine. It contains eptifibatide as the active substance. Integrilin Injection is used to prevent heart attack in adults.

It works by preventing the formation of blood clots. Integrilin Injection will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject it.

Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Since Integrilin Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse, the chances of an overdose are unlikely.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that a dose of Integrilin Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed taking a dose of the injection, inform the doctor or nurse immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Integrilin Injection is a platelet aggregation inhibitor. It prevents the formation of blood clots by preventing the platelets from sticking together. This reduces the risk of a blood clot forming and helps prevent another heart attack.

Directions for Use

• Integrilin Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse.
• Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Integrilin 20mg Injection 10ml during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the effect of Integrilin Injection during pregnancy. This medicine should not be used in pregnant women unless recommended by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Integrilin 20mg Injection 10ml while breastfeeding?

No information is available if Integrilin Injection passes into human breast milk. It is recommended that breastfeeding should be discontinued during treatment with this medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Integrilin 20mg Injection 10ml?

There is limited information on the effect of Integrilin Injection on driving ability. If you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Integrilin 20mg Injection 10ml?

There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Integrilin Injection. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are elderly or have low body weight.
• You have kidney disorders.
• You are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (for treating pain, inflammation and swelling), dipyridamole, prostacyclin, dabigatran, clopidogrel, ticlopidine (for preventing blood clots), reteplase (to break up or dissolve blood clots), sulfinpyrazone (for treating gouty arthritis), medicines for treating irregular heartbeats.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to eptifibatide or any of the other ingredients of Integrilin Injection.
• If you have been or are scheduled for treatment with another medicine of the same type as Integrilin Injection. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
• If you recently had abnormal bleeding from your stomach, intestines, bladder or other organs.
• If you have a history of stroke in the past 30 days or any haemorrhagic stroke.
• If you had a brain tumour or any condition that affects the blood vessels around the brain.
• If you had a major operation or severe injury/trauma in the past 6 weeks.
• If you have a history of bleeding problems.
• If you have or had a low blood platelet count.
• If you have or had severe high blood pressure.
• If you have or had severe kidney or liver problems.

Side effects

• Bleeding
• Low blood pressure
• Inflammation of a vein
• Decreased number of red blood cells (anaemia)

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Integrilin Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines like oral anticoagulants (used to thin the blood) or medicines that prevent blood clots, like warfarin, dipyridamole, ticlopidine and aspirin.

Storage and disposal

• Store Integrilin Injection in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C).
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Integrilin Injection used for?

• Integrilin Injection is used to prevent heart attack in adults with:
• • unstable angina (a type of heart-related chest pain that usually occurs while resting).
• • individuals who have had a non-Q-wave myocardial infarction (a type of heart attack), with chest pain in the last 24 hours and with abnormalities on the electrocardiogram (ECG) or signs of heart problems in the blood.

How does Integrilin Injection work?

Integrilin Injection is a platelet aggregation inhibitor. It prevents the formation of blood clots by preventing the platelets from sticking together. This reduces the risk of a blood clot forming and helps prevent another heart attack.