GI-Pres Injection

GI-Pres 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.

GI-Pres 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.

• Bleeding esophageal varices

Bleeding esophageal varices
Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. GI-Pres Injection helps to reduce blood flow by narrowing the blood vessels and helps reduce and stop bleeding. It is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

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 Megtrli

• Headache
• Slow heart rate
• Abdominal cramp
• Diarrhea
• High blood pressure
• Peripheral ischemia
• Vasoconstriction of the extremities

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

GI-Pres 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.

• GI-Pres Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
• It makes you feel dizzy or lightheaded. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

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