Eptifibatide contraindications

Treatment with eptifibatide is contraindicated in patients with:


 * A history of bleeding diathesis, or evidence of active abnormal bleeding within the previous 30 days.
 * Severe hypertension (systolic blood pressure >200 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure >110 mm Hg) not adequately controlled on antihypertensive therapy.
 * Major surgery within the preceding 6 weeks.
 * History of stroke within 30 days or any history of hemorrhagic stroke.
 * Current or planned administration of another parenteral GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor.
 * Dependency on renal dialysis.
 * Known hypersensitivity to any component of the product.