Eptifibatide
Educational resource. Not medical advice. No dosing or instructions.
Safety grade
5/10
Moderate
Also known as
eptifibatideintegrilin
AA sequence
Not available yet.
No overview has been added yet.
Why people are interested in this peptide and how it is commonly discussed in real-world wellness, rehabilitation, and athletic communities.
Why people are interested
- Pep-Talk curation pending: we’re reviewing the evidence and will expand this section soon.
- general recovery and resilience interest (anecdotal)
- common biohacker curiosity due to community reports
- interest in mechanisms suggested by early evidence
- used in goal-based stacking discussions (anecdotal)
- exploration in wellness communities despite evidence limits
Eptifibatide is a potent antiplatelet medication used in hospital settings to reduce clotting during acute coronary care. It is not a wellness peptide; bleeding risk is high.
Common reasons people consider it
- clinical relevance in acute coronary syndrome/PCI settings (medical supervision)
- mechanistic relevance in platelet aggregation (GP IIb/IIIa) discussions
Most commonly reported downsides
- bruising
- nosebleeds or gum bleeding
- nausea
Rare but important symptoms to watch for
These are uncommon, but if they occur, stop and seek medical care.
- serious bleeding (GI bleed, intracranial bleed, uncontrolled bleeding)
- black/tarry stools or vomiting blood
- sudden severe headache, weakness, or vision changes (emergency evaluation)
- severe allergic reaction symptoms (hives, facial swelling, trouble breathing)
Who should be cautious
- anyone not under direct medical supervision for a cardiovascular indication
- people on anticoagulants/antiplatelets or with bleeding disorders
- people with recent surgery, ulcers, or stroke history
- pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
- adolescents (high consequence plus inappropriate for non-clinical use)
Interactions summarize known or plausible ways this peptide may intersect with medications, supplements, or physiologic states. Use this as a risk-awareness map: what to ask about, what to watch for, and what deserves a clinician conversation.
Medication classes
Supplement classes
None
Other peptides
None
Developmental risk is flagged due to limited adolescent data and uncertain long-term effects. Endocrine, growth, neurodevelopmental, and metabolic setpoints may be sensitive to perturbation. This section is descriptive only; uncertainty is explicitly acknowledged.
No curated human clinical sources have been added yet.
Pep-Talk curation pending: we’re reviewing the evidence and will expand this section soon.
Pep-Talk is informational only and not medical advice. We make no warranties and are not liable for actions you take. You are responsible for your decisions and outcomes.
Community notes
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