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Medicines terlipressin acetateQuestion & answer

terlipressin acetate · Medicine question

Can terlipressin acetate affect breathing or the heart?

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The answer

Answer

Yes. It can cause breathlessness, pulmonary oedema, respiratory failure, a slow heartbeat, blood-pressure changes and serious abnormal rhythms.

Sources for this answer

Terlipressin Acetate 0.12 mg/ml, solution for injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
UK GovernmentUK Government · Reputable Web

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