Terlipressin is a synthetic analog of the hormone vasopressin, which is used to treat certain types of bleeding. It is typically used to treat bleeding from the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.

Benefits:

• Terlipressin can be used to stop bleeding from the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.
• It can also be used to treat esophageal variceal bleeding, a condition in which the veins in the esophagus become enlarged and bleed.

Side effects:

• Terlipressin can cause side effects such as headache, nausea, and abdominal pain.
• In rare cases, it can also cause allergic reactions, low blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythms.
• It can also cause ischemic complications in some patients, such as mesenteric ischemia, and should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease.

It is important to note that Terlipressin is a prescription medication and should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.