Uses, Side Effects, Price of 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.

USES OF GI-Pres Injection

• Bleeding esophageal varices

BENEFITS OF GI-Pres Injection

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.

SIDE EFFECTS OF GI-Pres 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 the

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

Caution :

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs:

Q1. Who should not take GI-Pres Injection? GI-Pres Injection should not be given to anyone with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to GI-Pres Injection or any of its ingredients.

Q2. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with GI-Pres Injection? Before starting treatment with GI-Pres Injection, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues, breathing issues like asthma, heart related ailments like uncontrollable or high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, etc. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q3. How do you give GI-Pres Injection? GI-Pres Injection is given by a doctor or nurse into the muscle or under the skin. It should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the body weight of the patient and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from GI-Pres Injection.