Q-Press 1mg/10ml Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Questus Pharma
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Terlipressin acetate Inj 1mg/10ml
 
STORAGE
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Q Press 1mg/10ml Injection is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices (bleeding from dilated veins in the food pipe leading to your stomach). It narrows the walls of blood vessels and decreases the blood flow into the affected veins.

Q Press 1mg/10ml Injection is given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. It is given only to patients with severe or life-threatening bleeding in the food pipe (esophagus).

Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as headaches, slow heart rate, high blood pressure, peripheral vasoconstriction, and Peripheral ischemia low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents.

Uses of Q Press Injection

·         Bleeding esophageal varices

·         Diabetes insipidus

·         Bed-wetting

Side effects of Q Press 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 Q Press

·         Headache

·         Slow heart rate

·         Abdominal cramp

·         Diarrhea

·         High blood pressure

·         Peripheral ischemia

·         Vasoconstriction of the extremities

How to use Q Press Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Q Press Injection works

Q Press 1mg/10ml Injection 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Q Press 1mg/10ml Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Q Press 1mg/10ml Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Q Press 1mg/10ml Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Q Press 1mg/10ml Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Q Press 1mg/10ml Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Q Press 1mg/10ml Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.