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Terlipressin
How Terlipressin works
Terlipressin 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
Headache, Slow heart rate, Increased blood pressure, Pale skin, Abdominal cramp, Diarrhoea
Usage
Terlipressin is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does Terlipressin work?Terlipressin 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.
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