Terlivaz

Terlivaz is used in adults to help improve kidney function in people with hepatorenal syndrome.

Terlivaz may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Terlivaz can lead to serious or life-threatening respiratory failure. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any breathing issues.

You should not use Terlivaz if you have:

• low blood oxygen levels or not enough blood flow to the heart, arms, legs, stomach, or bowel; or
• trouble breathing.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

• breathing problems;
• fluid retention;
• heart problems;
• blood circulation problems; or
• if you are waiting for a liver transplant.

May harm an unborn baby. Use birth control and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using Terlivaz.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Terlivaz may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

• a blue color in your skin, lips, fingers, or toes;
• feeling light-headed, like you might faint;
• chest pain or pressure;
• fever or chills, feeling cold;
• pain in your arms or legs;
• numbness or tingling in your hands or feet;
• bloody or black stools;
• weight gain, or swelling in your arms or legs; or
• symptoms of hypoxia—restlessness, headache, confusion, fast heart rate, fast breathing, anxiety, or trouble breathing.

Common side effects of Terlivaz may include:

• stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea; or
• respiratory failure, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor will change your dose based on the results of your kidney function.

Terlivaz is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider.

Your breathing, oxygen levels, and other vital signs will be watched closely.

Store this medicine in the original container in the refrigerator away from light. Do not freeze.

Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your Terlivaz.

In a medical setting, an overdose will be treated quickly.

Follow your doctor's instructions regarding any restrictions on food, drinks, or activities.

Other drugs may affect Terlivaz, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are using.