Pressin 1mg Injection

Pressin 1mg Injection contain terlipressin as its active medicine. It is used for the treatment of bleeding oesophagal varices (bleeding from dilated veins in the food pipe leading to your stomach). Pressin 1mg Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse at the hospital setting or a clinic.

Inform your doctor about all the known medical conditions, medical and medication history as well as all the medicines you are taking, including herbal supplements.

Dosage

Overdose

• Your doctor or nurse will give Pressin 1mg Injection . Therefore, it is less likely that you shall receive more of this medicine. If you experience the symptoms right after taking the injection, seek medical help.

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the injection should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

terlipressin works on the walls of blood vessels which causes narrowing and decreases the blood flow into the affected veins. This helps to stop or slow the bleeding.

Directions for Use

• Pressin 1mg Injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection.
• Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Pressin 1mg Injection during pregnancy?

The use of Pressin 1mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Pressin 1mg Injection while breastfeeding?

Limited information is available on the use of Pressin 1mg Injection while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Pressin 1mg Injection ?

No information is available on driving after taking Pressin 1mg Injection .

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Pressin 1mg Injection ?

No known interactions with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have severe bleeding in your food pipe (oesophagus).
• You are suffering from a severe infection known as septic shock
• You suffer from bronchial asthma or other conditions that affect your breathing
• You suffer from uncontrolled high blood pressure, insufficient blood circulation in the heart vessels (e.g. angina), have previously had a heart attack (myocardial infarction), or you have hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis)
• You suffer from irregular heartbeats (cardiac arrhythmias)
• You have poor blood circulation to your brain (e.g. you have had a stroke) or to your limbs (peripheral vascular disease)
• You suffer from impaired kidney function (renal insufficiency)
• You suffer from disturbances in the level of salt (electrolytes) in your blood
• You are suffering from the reduced amount of fluid in your circulation or have already lost a large amount of blood
• You are pregnant
• You are over the age of 70 years

Contraindications

If you are allergic to terlipressin or any of the other ingredients of Pressin 1mg Injection .

Side effects

• Headache
• Hypertension
• Hypotension
• Paleness
• Transient abdominal cramps, diarrhoea

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way the Pressin 1mg Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Storage and disposal

Store in a refrigerator (2-8°C). Protect it from light. Keep it out of the reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Pressin 1mg Injection used for?

Pressin 1mg Injection is used for the treatment of bleeding oesophagal varices (bleeding from dilated veins in the food pipe leading to your stomach).

What are the side effects of Pressin 1mg Injection ?

• Side effects associated with Pressin 1mg Injection are headache, hypertension, hypotension, paleness and transient abdominal cramps, diarrhoea etc. If side effects persist, then inform your doctor.