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Lepirudin Refludan Uses Treats or prevents blood clots. This medicine is an anticoagulant. How To Use APPEARANCE: Injectable. Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. Usually, you will get a dose of the medicine right away. Then you will continue to get the medicine for about 2 to 10 days, depending on how well you respond to the treatment. During this time, you will be watched closely to make sure the medicine is working and is not causing unwanted side effects. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Bloody or black tarry stools. Bloody urine. Bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Coughing up blood. Heavy vaginal bleeding. Nosebleeds, bleeding from your gums, or any unusual bruising or bleeding. Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to lepirudin or to other blood thinners such as desirudin. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor if you recently had a baby or are pregnant or breast feeding. Some medical conditions may make using lepirudin dangerous because it increases your risk of bleeding. These conditions include any type of bleeding in your body (such as a bleeding ulcer), or a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia. Other conditions include uncontrolled high blood pressure, a bacterial infection of the heart, or a history of strokes. Make sure your doctor knows if you have had surgery or dental work recently, stomach problems such as ulcers or colitis, or if you have kidney or liver disease. This medicine might make you bleed more easily. Be extra careful to avoid injuries until the effects of the medicine have worn off. Watch for any bleeding from open areas such as around your IV. Also check for blood in your urine or stools. Tell your doctor right away if you have any bleeding or injuries. Your doctor will need to check your blood at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

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