What is this medicine?

TIROFIBAN blocks platelets from forming blood clots. It is used to prevent complications during episodes of chest pain or a heart attack, or during a procedure to treat a blocked artery of the heart.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

Your doctor or health care professional needs to know if you have any of the following conditions:

• aneurysm
• bleeding problems or problems with blood clotting
• blood vessel disease or damaged blood vessels
• diabetic retinopathy
• head injury or tumor
• high blood pressure
• history of a stroke
• infection of heart
• low platelet count in the blood
• recent major injury or surgery
• an unusual or allergic reaction to tirofiban, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

This medicine is for injection into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What may interact with this medicine?

• antiinflammatory drugs, NSAIDs like ibuprofen
• aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
• dipyridamole
• ginkgo
• medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, dalteparin, ticlopidine

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• breathing problems
• changes in vision
• dark urine, stools, or vomit
• fast, irregular heartbeat
• fever, chills
• swelling of the ankles, feet, hands
• unusual bleeding, bruising, or purple spots on the skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• feeling faint or lightheaded
• headache
• nausea, vomiting
• sweating

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.