Introduction to Terlistat Injection:
Terlistat Injection is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices, which refers to bleeding from dilated veins in the food pipe leading to your stomach. It narrows the walls of blood vessels and reduces the blood flow into the affected veins.
Terlistat Injection is administered by a healthcare professional, and it should not be self-administered at home. Your doctor will determine the dose and frequency of administration. This medication is typically given to patients with severe or life-threatening bleeding in the food pipe (esophagus).
Uses of Terlistat Injection:
Bleeding esophageal varices
Benefits of Terlistat Injection:
In Bleeding esophageal varices:
Esophageal varices occur when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. Terlistat Injection helps reduce blood flow by narrowing the blood vessels, which, in turn, helps decrease and stop bleeding. It is administered as an injection by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctors instructions carefully to obtain maximum benefit.
Mechanism of Action of Terlistat Injection:
Terlistat Injection works on the walls of blood vessels, causing them to narrow and decreasing the blood flow into the affected veins. This action helps to stop or slow down the bleeding.