Terlipressin

Terlipressin is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices. Terlipressin is also used for the treatment and prevention of Kidney function problems, Bleeding in the food pipe, Dilated blood vessels in the esophagus or stomach, Septic shock

Terlipressin works by causing the walls of the blood vessels to narrow . Terlipressin causes the decrease the blood flow into the affected veins. This then helps to stop or slow the bleeding.

Some of the potential side effects of Terlipressin can include the symptoms below;

Headache,
Slow heart rate,
Increased blood pressure,
Pale skin,
Abdominal cramp,
Diarrhoea,
Insufficient supply of oxygen to heart