USES OF TELIPSA INJECTION

• Bleeding esophageal varices

BENEFITS OF TELIPSA INJECTION

In Bleeding esophageal varices

Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. Telipsa Injection helps to reduce blood flow by narrowing the blood vessels and helps reduce and stop bleeding. It is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TELIPSA INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Telipsa

• Headache
• Slow heart rate
• Abdominal cramp
• Diarrhea
• High blood pressure
• Peripheral ischemia
• Vasoconstriction of the extremities

HOW TO USE TELIPSA INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW TELIPSA INJECTION WORKS

Telipsa 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Telipsa Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Telipsa Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Telipsa Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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