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USES: This medication is used to control bleeding. In an emergency, blood transfusions or other emergency measures may also be required.
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Amicar
Uses
This medication is used to control bleeding. In an emergency, blood transfusions or other emergency measures may also be required.
Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.
- Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
Storage
- Store vial at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 - 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Do not freeze.
- Discard any unused liquid.
How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is given into a vein (IV), generally for about 8 hours or until the bleeding has been controlled.
- This medication should be given slowly to minimize side effects.
- Use as directed.
- Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids.
- Consult your pharmacist.
- This drug product should be checked visually for particles or discoloration before use.
- If present, do not use the liquid.
Side Effects
- Nausea, headache, diarrhea, or fatigue may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- Unlikely but report promptly irregular or unusually slow pulse or pain/redness at the injection site.
- Very unlikely but report promptly vision changes, one-sided weakness, ringing in ears or loss of hearing, chest pain, mental/mood changes, muscle pain or weakness, change in amount of urine, seizures, prolonged menstruation or ejaculation problems.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this medication, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies, blood clotting disorders (e.g., hemophilia), kidney disease, bleeding of the brain, or bleeding of the urinary system.
- This medication is not recommended for use in newborns, since it contains benzyl alcohol (a preservative).
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- Not applicable.
- However, if your infusion is interrupted, notify your doctor immediately to re-establish dosing.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially drugs that affect the ability of the blood to clot, such as "blood thinners" (anticoagulants such as warfarin or heparins) or blood factors (e.g., Factor IX or prothrombin complex concentrates).
- This medication may interfere with some lab tests.
- Make sure lab personnel know that you are using this medication.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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