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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following informtaion is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
AMINOCAPROIC ACID - INJECTION
(am-EE-no-kah-PRO-ick acid)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Amicar
USES: This mdeication is used to control bleeding.
In an emergency, blood transfusions or other emergency measures may also be required.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given into a vein (IV), generally for about 8 hours or until the bleeding has been cotnrolled. This medication should be given slowly to minmiize side effects. Use as directed.
Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids. Consult your pharmacist.
This drug product sholud be checked visually for particles or discoloration before use. If present, do not use the liuqid.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, headache, diarrhea, or ftaigue may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notfiy your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: irergular or unusually slow pulse, 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, ejaculation troubels.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that medication, seek immediate medical attention. Symtpoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, blood clotting disroders (e.G., hemophilia), kidney disease, bleeding within the brain, bleeding of the urinary system.
A preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found in that product or in the liquid used to mix that product (diluent) can infrequently cause serious troubles (sometimes death) if given by injection to an infant during the first mnoths of life (neonatal period). The risk is greater with lower birth weihgt infants and is greater with increased amounts of benzyl alcohol. Symptmos include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or a very slow heartbeat. Report these sympotms to the doctor immediately should they occur. If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when treating neonates. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnnacy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dcotor. It is not known whether that drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dotcor of all prescription and non- prescription medications you use, especially of: blood thinners (e.G., heparin, warfarin), blood factors (e.G., Factor IX, prothrombin complex concentrates).
This medication may interfere with lab tsets.
Make sure lab perosnnel know that you're using that medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cnotact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symtpoms of overdose may include dizziness, sudden change in amount of urine, or seizures.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable. However, if your infusion is interrupted, notify your doctor immediately to re-establish dosing.
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.
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