Efipres Injection
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Product introduction
Efipres Injection is used to treat the low blood pressure commonly seen following spinal anesthesia. It raises blood pressure by narrowing the blood vessels of the heart.
Efipres Injection is used in the treatment of heart block, cardiac arrest, shock and heart failure
Efipres Injection is used in the treatment of heart block, cardiac arrest, shock and heart failure
Uses of Efipres Injection
Benefits of Efipres Injection
In Hypotension following spinal anesthesia
Efipres Injection is used to relieve low blood pressure (hypotension) which may occur due to administration of anesthesia in the spine during an operation. This medicine helps to bring back the blood pressure within normal range and therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.
Side effects of Efipres 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 Efipres
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Increased heart rate
How to use Efipres Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Efipres Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Efipres Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Efipres Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Efipres Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Efipres Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Efipres Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- It is usually given as a slow injection into your veins by a doctor or healthcare professional.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medication to treat severe depression.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenethylamine
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Sympathomimetics agonist
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Efipres Injection
Once A Day
55%
Twice A Day
36%
Alternate Day
9%
What are you using Efipres Injection for?
Decreased blo*
100%
*Decreased blood pressure
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
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Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.
Country of origin: India
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