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Medicine, Its Use And Remidies for Ailments - Aggrastat
Aggrastat (Agg-rass-stat) is a medicine which is used in prevention of a heart attack. Aggrastat contains tirofiban hydrochloride. Aggrastat is an injection that is usually given by a healthcare professional. The person responsible for giving you your medicine will make sure that you get the right dose. If you feel that the medicine is making you feel unwell or you think it is not working, you should talk to someone who is involved in your care.Aggrastat prevents platelets in the blood from sticking together and causing a heart attack. Aggrastat is given to certain people who may have an increased risk of having a heart attack. Aggrastat is usually given in addition to other drugs that affect blood clotting.
When to take your medicine
Some medicines work best if they are taken at a specific time of day. The person with responsibility for giving you your medicine will make sure that you have your medicine at the prescribed times.
How to take your medicine
This medicine will be given to you as an injection. If you have any concerns about this medicine or how this will be given to you, talk to someone who is involved in your medical care.
Taking too much of your medicine
Having extra doses of some medicines can be harmful. In some cases even one extra dose can cause you problems.
In the case of Aggrastat, the person who is responsible for giving you your medicine will make sure that you are given the correct dose.
Stopping your medicine
Suddenly stopping your medicine may cause your original condition to return. The person in charge of your care will make the decision about whether you should stop this medicine. If you experience any problems while having this medicine, talk to someone who is involved in your medical care.
Looking after your medicine
As Aggrastat will be given to you as an injection, it will be stored by the medical team.
Is this medicine suitable for you?
Aggrastat is not suitable for everyone and some people should never use it. Other people should only use it with special care. It is important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history.
Your prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all if you:
- are allergic or sensitive to or have had a reaction to any of the ingredients in the medicine
- are elderly
- are female
- have a low body weight
- have a medical condition that makes you prone to bleeding
- have had a recent injury, biopsy, injection into the spine, operation or procedure to break up kidney stones
- have had a recent peptic ulcer
- have had a stroke
- have had blood problems caused by Aggrastat or another medicine in the same group as Aggrastat
- have had to be resuscitated within the past two weeks
- have kidney problems
- have liver problems
- have or have had a medical condition that affects the brain
- have or have had certain heart or circulation problems
- have or have had problems with your blood or blood clotting
Furthermore the prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all for a child.
As part of the process of assessing suitability to take this medicine a prescriber may also arrange tests:
- to determine whether or not the medicine is suitable and whether it must be prescribed with extra caution
- to check that this medicine is not having any undesired effects
- to confirm that this is the right dose
Side Effects
Some side-effects may be serious while others may only be a mild inconvenience. Very occasionally, certain side-effects can be beneficial.
Everyone's reaction to a medicine is different. It is difficult to predict which side-effects you will have from taking a particular medicine, or whether you will have any side-effects at all. The important thing is to tell your prescriber or pharmacist if you are having problems with your medicine.
Greater than 1% of people who take Aggrastat
- bleeding from various areas of the body which may lead to further problems - some of these bleeding problems may be fatal
- fever
- headaches
- nausea
The frequency of these side-effects is unknown
- abnormal laboratory test results
- allergic reactions such as bronchospasm, urticaria or anaphylactic reactions
- blood problems
- chills
If you feel unwell or if you have concerns about a side-effect, you will need to seek advice. If you feel very ill, get medical help straight away.
Taking other medicines
Tell your prescriber the names of all the medicines that you are taking so that they can consider all possible interactions. This includes all the medicines which have been prescribed by your GP, hospital doctor, dentist, nurse, health visitor, midwife or pharmacist. You must also tell your prescriber about medicines which you have bought over the counter without prescriptions.
The following medicines may interact with Aggrastat:
- adenosine
- aspirin
- clopidogrel
- dipyridamole
- enoxaparin
- heparin
- prostacyclin
- sulfinpyrazone
- ticlopidine
- warfarin
The following types of medicine may interact with Aggrastat:
- antiplatelets
- dextran solutions
- low molecular weight heparins
- medicines that can cause bleeding
- oral anticoagulants
- thrombolytics
If you are taking Aggrastat and one of the above medicines or types of medicines, make sure your prescriber knows about it.
Complementary preparations and vitamins
Medicines can interact with complementary preparations and vitamins. In general, there is not much information available about interactions between medicines and complementary preparations or vitamins.
Make sure you tell your prescriber the names of all the complementary preparations and vitamins that you are taking or are planning to take.
Your prescriber can then advise whether it is appropriate for you to take combinations that are known to interact. They can also discuss with you the possible effect that the complementary preparations and vitamins will have on your condition.
- there are no known interactions between Aggrastat and any complementary preparations or vitamins
If you experience any unusual effects while taking this medicine in combination with complementary preparations and vitamins, you should tell your prescriber.
Driving and operating machinery
When taking any medicine you should be aware that it might interfere with your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.
Like all medicines Aggrastat can cause side effects. You should see how this medicine affects you and then judge if you are safe to drive or operate machinery. If you are in any doubt, talk to your prescriber.
Diet
Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your prescriber may advise you to avoid certain foods.
- there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when having Aggrastat
Alcohol
Alcohol can interact with certain medicines.
- there are no known interactions between alcohol and Aggrastat
Family planning and pregnancy
Most medicines, in some way, can affect the development of a baby in the womb. The effect on the baby differs between medicines and also depends on the stage of pregnancy that you have reached when you take the medicine.
- the use of this medicine during pregnancy is not recommended. You should only have this medicine during pregnancy if your doctor thinks that you need it
You need to discuss your specific circumstances with your doctor to weigh up the overall risks and benefits of taking this medicine. You and your doctor can make a decision about whether you are going to take this medicine during pregnancy.
If the decision is that you should not have Aggrastat, then you should discuss whether there is an alternative medicine that you could take during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Certain medicines can pass into breast milk and may reach your baby through breast-feeding.
- breast-feeding is not recommended while having this medicine
Ingredients
Medicines contain active ingredients. They may also contain other, additional ingredients that help ensure the stability, safety and effectiveness of the medicine. Some may be used to prolong the life of the medicine.
Aggrastat contains:
- citric acid anhydrous
- hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment)
- sodium chloride
- sodium citrate dihydrate
- tirofiban hydrochloride
- water for injections
If you are not able to take any of the ingredients in your medicine, talk to your prescriber or pharmacist to see if they can suggest an alternative medicine. If you have reacted badly to Aggrastat before, do not take Aggrastat. Talk to your prescriber, pharmacist or nurse as soon as possible.
Disclaimer - eHealth Treats does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services. Consulting a Qualified Medical Practitioner is always recommended. eHealth Treats does not and should not be taken as a substitute for a Qualified Medical Practitioner.
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