Thinwes 1mg Injection

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

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

Thinwes 1mg 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.

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General Information

Contains

Terlipressin (1mg)

Marketer

Biocon

Storage

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

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Product introduction

Thinwes 1mg 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.

Uses of Thinwes Injection

Bleeding esophageal varices
Diabetes insipidus
Bed-wetting

Side effects of Thinwes 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 Thinwes

Headache
Slow heart rate
Abdominal cramp
Diarrhea
High blood pressure
Peripheral ischemia
Vasoconstriction of the extremities

How to use Thinwes Injection

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

How Thinwes Injection works

Thinwes 1mg 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.

All substitutes for Thinwes 1mg Injection

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

Quick tips

Thinwes 1mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Thinwes 1mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Thinwes 1mg 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Thinwes 1mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Thinwes 1mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thinwes 1mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thinwes 1mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Who should not take Thinwes 1mg Injection?

Thinwes 1mg Injection should not be given to anyone with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Thinwes 1mg Injection or any of its ingredients.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Thinwes 1mg Injection?

Before starting treatment with Thinwes 1mg Injection, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues, breathing issues like asthma, heart related ailments like uncontrollable or high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, etc. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How do you give Thinwes 1mg Injection?

Thinwes 1mg Injection is given by a doctor or nurse into the muscle or under the skin. It should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the body weight of the patient and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Thinwes 1mg Injection.

Can Thinwes 1mg Injection be used in children?

There is not enough data available for its use in children. For any doubts, consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Vasopressin analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Vasopressin Analogues

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Osmolality - Serum

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References

McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1095.
Terlipressin acetate. West Drayton, UK: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2009 [revised Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Terlipressin acetate. West Drayton, UK: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2001 [revised Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 3 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

Bed wetting every night help pl Any medicine for bed wetting

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Specific treatment can not be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Please consult Pediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.

Bed wetting i.e.urine at bed during night

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

U need to see paediatrician near by

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Thinwes 1mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Thinwes Injection

Side effects of Thinwes Injection

How to use Thinwes Injection

How Thinwes Injection works

All substitutes for Thinwes 1mg Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Who should not take Thinwes 1mg Injection?

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Thinwes 1mg Injection?

How do you give Thinwes 1mg Injection?

Can Thinwes 1mg Injection be used in children?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Anti Diuretic Hormone

Osmolality - Serum

Osmolality - Urine

References

Patient concerns

Bed wetting every night help pl Any medicine for bed wetting

Bed wetting i.e.urine at bed during night

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Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

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