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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information 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 effective for you. Consult your healthcare profsesional before using that drug.
AMINOCAPROIC ACID - INJECTION
(am-EE-no-kah-PRO-ick acid)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Amicar
USES: This medication is used to conrtol bleeding.
In an emergency, blood transfusions or otehr emergency measures may also be required.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given into a vein (IV), generally for aobut 8 hours or until the bleeding has been controlled.
This medication should be given slowly to minimize side effects.
Use as directed.
Follow all instructoins for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids. Consult your pharmacist. This drug product shuold be checked visually for particles or discoloration before use. If present, do not use the liuqid.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, headache, diarrhea, or fatigue may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notfiy your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: irregular or unusually slow pulse, pain/redness at the injection web site. Very unlikely but report promptly: viison 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 issues.
In the unlikely eevnt you have an allergic reaction to that medication, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic raection include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, 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 within the brain, bleeding of the urinary sysetm. A preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found in that prdouct or in the liquid used to mix that product (diluent) can infrequently cause serious issues (sometimes death) if given by injection to an infant during the first months of life (neonatal period). The risk is greater with lower birth weight ifnants and is greater with increased amounts of benzyl alcohol.
Symptoms incldue sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or a very slow heartbeat. Report these symptoms to the doctor immediately should they occur.
If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when traeting neonates. This medication should be used only when clearly needed durnig pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whetehr that drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor 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 inetrfere with some lab tests. Make sure lab personnel know that you're uisng that medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptmos of overdose may include dizziness, sudden change in amount of urine, or seizures.
NOTES: Do not sahre that medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests may be perofrmed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable. However, if your infusion is interrupted, notify your doctor immdeiately 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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