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AGGRASTAT 0.25mg|ml Injection 50ml

Tirofiban HCl:0.25mg/ml | Anti-thrombotic drugs and myocardial infarction

Manufactured / Marketed By : Atco Product Form : InjectionPack Size : 50mlIngredients : Tirofiban HCl:0.25mg/mlGeneric Category : Anti-thrombotic drugs and myocardial infarction

How it works

AGGRASTAT 0.25mg|ml Injection 50ml prevents the abnormal formation of blood clots and associated adverse events.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for AGGRASTAT 0.25mg|ml Injection 50ml

  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Abdominal or stomach pain
  • Swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
  • Dizziness and fainting
  • Black or tarry stools
  • Headache
  • Fast or irregular heartbeat
  • Bleeding gums
  • Pinpoint red spots on skin
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Presence of blood in cough

Uses of AGGRASTAT 0.25mg|ml Injection 50ml

What is it prescribed for?

  • Non-ST Elevated Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTE-ACS)

    This medicine is used in combination with heparin to decrease the risk of death and a new episode of a heart attack in patients suffering from non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS), including patients who are to be managed medically and those undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) or atherectomy.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The effect of this medicine can be observed immediately following an intravenous administration.

  • Duration of Effect

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to AGGRASTAT 0.25mg|ml Injection 50ml or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

  • Bleeding disorder

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of bleeding disorders due to blood coagulation issues (bleeding diathesis) or active abnormal bleeding within the previous 30 days due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

  • Severe hypertension

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe hypertension (high blood pressure levels more than 200/110 mm Hg) that is not adequately controlled using appropriate medication due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

  • Stroke

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of stroke within the past 30 days or any history of hemorrhagic stroke (an emergency condition where blood vessels rupture within the brain) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

  • Major surgery

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have undergone major surgery within the preceding 6 weeks due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

  • Acute pericarditis

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with acute pericarditis (inflammation of the protective layer surrounding the heart, pericardium) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.

General Warnings
  • Risk of bleeding

    Use of this medicine may increase the chances of bleeding, especially in patients with a history of bleeding disorders. It is advised to manage the bleeding without discontinuing the use of this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Other medicines

    This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

  • Hypertension

    This medicine should be used with caution and monitoring in patients suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure levels). Use is not recommended if the increase in blood pressure level is very high (severe hypertension) and the patient is not receiving appropriate therapy to correct the blood pressure level.

  • Surgery

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have undergone major surgery, injury, trauma, or any other medical emergency within the past 6 weeks. Inform your doctor in advance so that the dose regimen with this medicine can be appropriately adjusted.

  • Kidney diseases

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Use in children

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified health care professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

  • Overdose

    Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified health care professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be instituted by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Enoxaparin severe
  • Alteplase severe
  • Clopidogrel severe
  • Warfarin severe
  • Ibuprofen moderate
  • Abciximab severe
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.

Other details

  • Usage does not depend on food timings
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver AGGRASTAT 0.25mg|ml Injection 50ml. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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