TIROFIBAN

Overview

TIROFIBAN is a Schedule H drug.
Tirofiban helps to prevent platelets in your blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot. An unwanted blood clot can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.Tirofiban is used to prevent blood clots or heart attack in people with severe chest pain or other conditions, and in those who are undergoing a procedure called angioplasty.

Usage

TIROFIBAN is generally used to treat: BLOOD CLOT, Heart Attack
TIROFIBAN can address symptoms like: Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Chest Burn, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Weakness (generalized), Difficulty Breathing, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

• You should not receive this medication if you have any active internal bleeding.
• You should not receive this medication if you are allergic to tirofiban.
• While using tirofiban, you may need frequent blood tests.
• Avoid taking aspirin or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) without your doctor’s advice.Avoid activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury. Use extra care to prevent bleeding while shaving or brushing your teeth.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while receiving tirofiban. Alcohol may increase your risk of bleeding in your stomach or intestines.
• Tirofiban is not recommended in children.
• Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Common Side-Effects

TIROFIBAN : Anemia, Nosebleeds, Hemorrhage, Dizziness, Legs Pain, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Pelvis Pain, Body Excessive Sweating, Abdomen Pain, Arms Pain, Jaws Pain, Back Pain, Head Headache, Nausea, Chest Discomfort, Lightheadedness, Fatigue (tiredness), Hips Joint Pain, Easy Bleeding

Serious Side-Effects

TIROFIBAN : Black (tar) Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Eyes Bleeding, Chest Pain, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Irregular Heartbeat, Gums Bleeding, Hands Swelling, Ankles Swelling, Feet Swelling

Disease Interactions

TIROFIBAN can interfere with: Hemorrhage, Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopathy, Brain Tumor, Hypertension, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

TIROFIBAN is categorized as: GLYCOPROTEIN PLATELET INHIBITORS / ANTIPLATELET AGENTS / COAGULATION MODIFIERS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with TIROFIBAN as Ingredient

ACROVIN 100MG INJ	TIROFIBAN 100.0 MG
ACROVIN 500MG INJ	TIROFIBAN 500.0 MG
AGGRAMED 5MG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG
AGGRIBLOC 5MG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG
AGGRIFIB INJ	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG
AGGRILEK INFUSION	TIROFIBAN
AGGRITOR 5MG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG
AGRABAN 5MG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG
FIBROBAN 5MG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG
GP2BAN 5MG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG
MINCOVIT SYP	TIROFIBAN
MINCOVIT TAB	TIROFIBAN
TEROFIB 5MG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG
TIROBAN 5MG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG
TIROCIP 50MCG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 50.0 MCG
TIROFUSE 5MG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG
TIROZEST 5MG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG
XTRABAN 5MG INFUSION	TIROFIBAN 5.0 MG