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terlipressin

terlipressin
Drug Name Form Strength Infusion Center Available Restricted Non-formulary Ambulatory Available Interchange REMS
Terlivaz POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS 0.85 mg preservative free        

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CLASS
682800

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OH Epic Formulary restricted to:

  • Service line: Nephrology
  • Formulary location: Inpatient
  • Service location: Inpatient
  • Patient population: Adults
  • Prior authorization required: N/A
  • Restriction/criteria of use (all will apply unless specified):
    • At the time of treatment initiation, patient MUST have all three criteria:
      • Confirmed diagnosis of HRS-AKI,
      • SCr of 2.25-5 mg/dL, AND
      • SpO2 ≥ 90% on room air or supplemental oxygen on a chronic stable condition (e.g., COPD)
    • Octreotide/midodrine should be discontinued at the start of terlipressin.
    • Discontinue therapy if:
      • SpO2 decreases below 90% on room air or supplemental oxygen on a chronic stable condition (e.g., COPD) during therapy OR
      • Maximum duration of 14 days is reached OR
      • 24 hours after two consecutive SCr values of ≤ 1.5 mg/dL are achieved ≥ 2 hours apart OR
      • Patient is transferred to ICU.

Last updated: Aug. 29, 2024


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