Vextop Injection
Vextop Injection is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices (bleeding from dilated veins in the food pipe leading to your stomach). It narrows the walls of blood vessels and decreases the blood flow into the affected veins. Vextop Injection is given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. It is given only to patients with severe or life-threatening bleeding in the food pipe (esophagus). Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as headaches, slow heart rate, high blood pressure, peripheral vasoconstriction, and Peripheral ischemia low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents.
Written by: Syeda Jigni Mehraj, B pharmacy
Reviewed by: Dr. Jay Faldu, MBBS
Last updated on: 24-06-2025
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Quick Summary
Vextop Injection is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices (bleeding from dilated veins in the food pipe leading to your stomach). It narrows the walls of blood vessels and decreases the blood flow into the affected veins. Vextop Injection is given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. It is given only to patients with severe or life-threatening bleeding in the food pipe (esophagus). Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as headaches, slow heart rate, high blood pressure, peripheral vasoconstriction, and Peripheral ischemia low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents.
Benefits of Vextop Injection
Bleeding esophageal varices
In Bleeding esophageal varices Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. Vextop Injection helps to reduce blood flow by narrowing the blood vessels and helps reduce and stop bleeding. It is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor?s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side Effects of Vextop Injection
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Slow heart rate, Abdominal cramp, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Peripheral ischemia, Vasoconstriction of the extremities']
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Vextop Injection works on the walls of blood vessels, causing them narrow and decrease the blood flow into the affected veins. This helps to stop or slow the bleeding.
Alcohol
Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Vextop Injection . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.
Pregnancy
Not Safe: Vextop Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Information regarding the use of Vextop Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Doctor consultation is advised.
Driving
Seek medical advice from your doctor: It is not known whether Vextop Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Vextop Injection in patients with kidney disease. Doctor consultation is advised.
Liver
Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Vextop Injection in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.
What If You Forget to take Vextop Injection?
If you forget a dose of Vextop Injection , simply continue with your regular schedule and do not take a double dose.
Storage Advice
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8�C). Do not freeze.
Quick Tips for Vextop Injection
Vextop Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. It makes you feel dizzy or lightheaded. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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