What side effects are possible with this medication?
A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal
doses. A side effect may be mild or severe, temporary or permanent, but does
not occur in everyone. Not everyone will experience side effects, and which
side effects a person experiences cannot be anticipated.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking
this medication. If you develop any of these side effects (or any other side
effects not listed here) or they change in intensity, speak to your doctor or
pharmacist for advice on managing them and on the risks and benefits of
the medication.
- dizziness
- fever
- headache
- nausea
- slowed heart rate
- sweating
Click here to learn about serious side effects that can potentially occur with any medication. These examples are provided for information purposes only and are not meant to be exhaustive. Always consult your doctor for sound medical advice specific to your particular medication and treatment.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online or by phone at 1-800-332-1088.
Are there any other precautions or warnings for this medication?
Be sure to inform your doctor of all your medical conditions before you
begin taking a medication. Some conditions can affect how you should take this
medication.
Bleeding: The most common side effect of tirofiban is bleeding. Severe
bleeding may occur. People with an increased risk of bleeding (such as seniors)
should be closely monitored by their doctor while taking this medication. Get
immediate medical attention if you notice any unusual or unexplained bleeding
(symptoms include easy bruising; bleeding gums; nosebleeds; spitting or vomiting
blood (like ground coffee); brown or discolored urine; or bloody, black, tarry
stools).
Kidney function: People with reduced kidney function may require lower
doses of tirofiban, depending on the level of their kidney function.
Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless
the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication,
contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if tirofiban passes into breast milk.
If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking this medication, it may affect
your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of this medication have not been
established for children.
What other drugs could interact with this medication?
An interaction between medications does not always mean that you must stop
taking one of them. The following medications may affect the way tirofiban
works, be affected by tirofiban, or increase the risk of side effects:
- aspirin
- heparin
- levothyroxine
- omeprazole
- other medications that affect blood clotting (e.g., clopidogrel, dipyridamole,
streptokinase, ticlopidine, warfarin)
If you are taking any of these or other medications (including non-prescription,
herbal, and supplement products), speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending
on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to change your therapy
or suggest ways of managing any interactions. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine
from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications,
you should let your prescriber know if you use them.