Table 2 Comparison of intratumoral injection of TEA and some hemostatic agents used in bronchoscopic procedure related bleeding
TEA* | Epinephrine [5] (1:1,000) | Terlipressin [3] | |
|---|---|---|---|
Dosage | 250-500 mg | 2 ml | 1 mg |
Untoward reactions | None | Vasoconstriction | Increase in heart rate |
Hypertension Tachyarrhythmias | Decrease in blood pressure | ||
Other possible properties | Antitumor [22] | ||
Partial reversion of platelet aggregation dysfunction due to antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel [23] | |||
Cost ($) [24] | 1.25-2.50 | 1.84 | 29.86 |