Drug Name:Terlipressin
Drug Class:Vasopressin analogues
Mechanism of Action:
  • Selective V1 receptor agonist
  • Increases vascular tone and reduces portal pressure
Use:
  • Treatment of bleeding esophageal varices
  • Hepatorenal syndrome
Side Effects:
  • Hypertension
  • Bradycardia
  • Nausea
  • Headache
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to terlipressin
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Peripheral vascular disease
Specialty:
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Critical care