Qutiro 5mg Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Questus Pharma
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Tirofiban Infusion 5mg/100mL
 
STORAGE
Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Qutiro 5mg Infusion is a blood thinner which prevents formation of harmful blood clots. It helps to prevent a heart attack in patients presenting with severe chest pain due to a sudden decrease in blood flow to the heart.

Qutiro 5mg Infusion is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long term treatment even after this injection.

Common side effects of this medicine include headaches, hematoma, nausea, ecchymosis, postoperative bleeding, and blood in stool or urine. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool.

This medicine is used with caution for some people. Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any bleeding disorder, kidney, or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

USES OF QUTIRO INFUSION

·         Unstable angina

·         Prevention of Heart attack

BENEFITS OF QUTIRO INFUSION

In Prevention of Heart attack

It prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF QUTIRO INFUSION

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 Qutiro

·         Headache

·         Nausea

·         Hematoma

·         Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)

·         Postoperative bleeding

·         Blood in stool

·         Blood in urine

HOW TO USE QUTIRO INFUSION

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

HOW QUTIRO INFUSION WORKS

Qutiro 5mg Infusion is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Qutiro 5mg Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Qutiro 5mg Infusion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Qutiro 5mg Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Qutiro 5mg Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

CAUTION

Qutiro 5mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Qutiro 5mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Qutiro 5mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Qutiro 5mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Qutiro 5mg Infusion is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.