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Eptifibatide – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: INTEGRILIN
Strength: 0.75 mg/ml | Form: Solution For Injection
Price in UAE: AED 479.50
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Eptifibatide

Class: | Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor Use: | Used for the prevention of cardiac events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) Adult dose: | Initial bolus of 180 mcg/kg IV (maximum 22.6 mg), followed by a continuous infusion of 2 mcg/kg/min for up to 72 hours Pediatric dose: | Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients Side effects: | Bleeding, thrombocytopenia, hypotension, nausea, headache Contraindications

Drug Class

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor

Uses & Indications

Used for the prevention of cardiac events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI)

Storage Requirements

Store at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F); do not freeze; protect from light

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Schering-Plough Corporation, U.S.A

Package Size

100ml Glass Vial

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 479.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Initial bolus of 180 mcg/kg IV (maximum 22.6 mg), followed by a continuous infusion of 2 mcg/kg/min for up to 72 hours

Pediatric Dose

Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients

Side Effects

Bleeding, thrombocytopenia, hypotension, nausea, headache

Contraindications & Precautions

Active bleeding, history of stroke within 30 days, severe hypertension, thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity to eptifibatide or any component of the formulation

Important Warnings

Risk of bleeding; monitor platelet counts; use caution in patients with renal impairment; not recommended for use in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to eptifibatide or similar agents

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Eptifibatide available in UAE pharmacies:

EPTIFIBATIDE 0.75 mg/ml Solution For Infusion EPTIFIBATIDE 0.75 mg/ml Solution For Infusion EPTIFIBATIDE 0.75 mg/ml Solution For Infusion EPTIFIBATIDE 0.75 mg/ml preservative Free Solution For Intravenous Infusion EPTIFIBATIDE 2 mg/ml Solution For Injection EPTIFIBATIDE 2 mg/ml Solution For Injection INTEGRILIN 0.75 mg/ml Solution For Injection INTEGRILIN 0.75 mg/ml Solution For Injection INTEGRILIN 0.75 mg/ml Solution For Injection INTEGRILIN 0.75 mg/ml Solution For Injection

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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