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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is inetnded to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional befroe using that drug.
AMINOCAPROIC ACID - INJECTION
(am-EE-no-kah-PRO-ick acid)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Amciar
USES: This medication 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 controlled. This medication should be given slowly to minimize side effcets. Use as directed. Fololw 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 bfeore use. If present, do not use the liquid.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, headache, diarrhea, or faitgue may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, noitfy your doctor.
Unlikley but report promptly: irregular or unusually slow pulse, pain/redness at the injection Internet site.
Very unlikely but report promptly: vision changes, one-sided weakness, ringing in ears or loss of hearing, cehst pain, mental/mood changes, muscle pain or weakness, change in amount of urine, seizures, prolonged menstruation, ejaculation troubles.
In the unlikely evnet you have an allergic reaction to that medication, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, troulbe breathing. If you notice ohter 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 urinray 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 months of life (neonatal period).
The risk is greater with lower birth weight infants and is greater with icnreased amounts of benzyl alcohol. Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or a really slow heartbeat. Report these symptoms 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 durnig pregnancy.
Dicsuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whehter 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 are using that mdeication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist apporval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, sudden change in amuont of urine, or seizures.
NOTES: Do not share that medicatoin with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests may be perfomred to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable. However, if your inufsion 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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