Tirofiban Alcohol Interaction

Tirofiban Alcohol

Tirofiban is the generic name given to a drug which is commonly used to prevent blood clots or heart attcki in people with severe chest pain or undergoing angioplasty to open blocked arteries. It is also used for other medical purposes. The drug lowers drug cells that cause your blood to clot.

It is suggested that you do not drink certainly to excess when using this drug as it can increase the risk of bleeding in your stomach and intestines.









Do not use this drug if you are using aspirin, any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) unless under your physicians advice. NSAIDs include ibuprofen, diclofenac, diflunisal, flurbiprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, keterolac, mefenamic acid, meloxicam, nabumetone, piroxicam and others not listed here.

Side Effects

Less serious side effectsare nausea, stomach pain, running or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, mild headache or dizziness. If these occur call your physician for advice.

Serious side effectsnosebleed or other bleeding that will not stop, black, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood, vomiting granular material, chest pain or heavy feeling, pain in the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, sudden headache, confusion, problems with speech, vision or balance, fever chills, body aches, flu symptoms, pale skin, easy bruising, weakness, fever and changes in urinating patterns. If these occur get emergency medical help.


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