Tirofiban Hcl Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Tirofiban Hcl-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

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Generic Name : Tirofiban Hcl

Pronunciation : tye-roe-FYE-ban

ICD Code : Y44.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anticoagulants / Antithrombotics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Tirofiban Hcl

India :

Aggramed, Aggrastat, Aggribloc, Aggritor, Agraban, GP-2 Ban, Tiroban, Tirofuse, Xtrabaniv

International :

Aggrastat

Why is Tirofiban Hcl Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a platelet aggregation inhibitor, prescribed for the management of patients with unstable angina or non-Q-wave myocardial infarction, including patients who may subsequently undergo percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with other medications.

When should Tirofiban Hcl not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with active internal bleeding, stroke, brain tumor, aneurysm, trauma, high blood pressure, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Tirofiban Hcl?

Adult: IV- Non-ST-segment elevation MI; Unstable angina- Loading dose: 0.4 mcg/kg/min for 30 mins, then 0.1 mcg/kg/min for ≥24-48 hours.

How should Tirofiban Hcl be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Tirofiban Hcl?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of decreased blood platelets, high blood volume, kidney impairment, bleeding problems in the eye, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising to prevent bleeding.

• Monitor complete blood counts regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Tirofiban Hcl?

Most Common - Major bleeding.
Body as a Whole - Fever and chills.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness.
Skin - Sweating.
Musculoskeletal - Leg pain.
Heart - Slow heart beat.