Termiva Injection

Short Description

Termiva Injection is used to raise blood pressure in hypotensive (low blood pressure) states, such as following spinal anesthesia.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Termiva Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood pressure while your taking this medicine. It may cause side effects like high blood pressure, anxiety and insomnia (difficulty in sleeping). This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, liver, heart or kidney disease. Also let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

This medicine is not usually recommended during breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.

Pregnancy Warning

This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy, so always consult your doctor before taking it.

Termiva Injection is a sympathomimetic medicine. It helps to release a chemical messenger (adrenaline) which compresses the blood vessels. It also promotes the heart's contractile ability to pump more blood. Hence it works to increase your blood pressure.

It is usually given as a slow injection into your veins by a doctor or healthcare professional. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medication to treat severe depression.