Why is terlipressin acetate given for bleeding oesophageal varices?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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It narrows abdominal blood vessels, lowering pressure and blood flow through enlarged oesophageal veins to help control bleeding.

Terlipressin Acetate 0.12 mg/ml, solution for injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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terlipressin acetate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

The answer

It narrows abdominal blood vessels, lowering pressure and blood flow through enlarged oesophageal veins to help control bleeding.

Terlipressin Acetate 0.12 mg/ml, solution for injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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