Eptifibatide - Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors- Antiplatelet Agents(Aug 1999)
Drug Name:
Eptifibatide - Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors- Antiplatelet Agents(Aug 1999)
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
Thrombolytics,dextrans,oral anticoagulants.
LMWHs, adnesosine, sulfiinpyrazone, prostacyclin
NSAIDs, dypyridamole. ticlopodine,
Clopidogrel, frusemide, streptokinase,
Indication:
Prevention of early MI
Approved by (DCI) Drug Controller GENERAL - India For Marketing
(Ref- IDMA Publication)
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
Epitifibatide Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor 25-08-1999
Epitifibatide Coronary Heart Ailments 30-06-1999
Adverse Reaction:
Bleeding,
Intracranial haemorrhage, thrombocytopenia,
Cardiovascular disturbances, shock,
Hypotension, phlebitis, fever
Contra-Indications:
GI, genitourinary or other active abnormal bleeding within past 30 days
Stroke within past 30 days or history of haemorrhage stroke
Intracranial disease
Major surgery or severe trauma within past 8 weeks
Thrombocytopenia, prothrombin time > 1.2 times control or
INR > 2.0
Severe hypotension. Several renal CrCl < 30ml/min or
Hepatic impairment
Lactation
Special precaution-
Monitor haematology before and during therapy
Stop immediately if thrombolytic therapy or emergency cardiac surgery required or
if uncontrollable bleeding occurs
Stop if platelet count falls below 100,000mm3
Renal insufficiency or hepatic impairment
Pregnancy
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Date of Approval 1999
Indication-
Prevention of early MI
Dosage-
Initially- 180microgram/kg by i.v. bolus inj. followed by 2 microgram/kg per minute
by continous i.v. infusion for up to 72 hrs
If percutaneous coronary intervention is performed during therapy continue inf. for 20-24 hours
post-PCI for a total max duration of therapy of 96 hours
Under 18 years not recommended
Pregnancy and lactation:
Contraindcated for use during pregnancy and lactation
Observe caution if required to be used