Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection

Written By Dr. Balshine Singh Kanwar, MD, MBBS

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)

Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection is a blood thinner which prevents formation of harmful blood clots. It is used in the treatment of a heart attack and also prevents the clotting of blood in the heart during an angioplasty (procedure to improve blood flow to the heart).

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General Information

Contains

Eptifibatide (20mg)

Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Fleta Bolus 20mg 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.

Use of this medicine may cause low blood platelets and increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. It may also cause low blood pressure as a side effect. Your doctor will explain the benefits and risks associated with this medicine before it is administered.

This medicine is used with caution for some people. Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any bleeding disorder, kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

Uses of Fleta Bolus Injection

Unstable angina
Prevention of Blood clots
Prevention of Heart attack

Benefits of Fleta Bolus Injection

Prevention of Blood clots
Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection prevents new blood clots from forming and prevents the existing ones from getting bigger. It works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. Thus it helps your blood flow smoothly throughout the body. This can help reduce damage caused by clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), heart (heart attack) or other blood vessels (thrombosis).

Prevention of Heart attack
It prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side effects of Fleta Bolus Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fleta Bolus

Bleeding
Decreased blood pressure

How to use Fleta Bolus Injection

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

How Fleta Bolus Injection works

Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots.

All substitutes for Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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Quick tips

It is usually given by your nurse or doctor as an infusion (drip) into a vein.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects.
Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.

What medicines should I avoid while taking Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection?

Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection can interact with several medicines. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.

When will I feel better after taking Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection?

Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Fleta Bolus 20mg Injection. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino acids, Peptides analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors

References

Weitz JI. Blood Coagulation and Anticoagulant, Fibrinolytic, and Antiplatelet Drugs. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 871.
Fox KA, White HD, Gersh BJ, et al. Antithrombotic Agents: Platelete Inhibitors, Acute Anticoagulants, Fibrinolytics, and Chronic Anticoagulants. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 355-56.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 485-46.
Eptifibatide. Ferentino, Italy: Patheon Italia S.p.A.; 1998 [revised Mar. 2013]. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Eptifibatide Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

What is heart attack? When heart attack coming?

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

Related to chest pain angina commonly

mild heart attack few weeks ago. Coronary Artery Disease - Unstable Angina, Anterior Lateral Wall Ischemia, Mild LV Dysfunctional(EF-52%), Mild to Moderate AR, Mild PAH, TROP - I Positive

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi Kindly consult to Ayurvedic doctor at your local city area , face to face consult is needed.

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