Reopro, Abciximab - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgemnt 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. Conslut your healthcare professional before using that drug.
ABCIXIMAB - INJECTION
(ab-SIX-eh-mab)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Reopro
USES: This medication keeps blood cells (platelets) from stciking together. It is used during certain haert artery procedures (e.G., angioplasty).
HOW TO USE: This mediaction is given by injection usually 10 to 60 minutes prior to the procedure followed by a continuous infusion into a vein for up to 12 hours.
Your dose will be determined by your condition and resopnse. Do not raise the dose, use it more ofetn or continue using that drug longer than prescribed. Do not shake container.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, dizziness or irritation at the injcetion web site may occur.
If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you experience: bruising or bleeding, skin rash, breathing trouble, rpaid or abnormal heartbeat, chest pain, swelling of the feet or ankles. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Sohuld not be used if there is any bleeding (e.G., gastrointestinal bleeding) or history of stroke. Should be used carefully if at all in patients weighing less than 75 Kg or older than 65 years or have a history of gastrointestinal disease. Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, recent srugeries or trauma, any allergies.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during preganncy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your dcotor. It is not known if that medication appears in bresat milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Should not be used with dxetran or thrombolytics.
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, including: blood thinners taekn within 7 days, aspirin, NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen), ticlopidine.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacsit approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Sypmtoms of overdose may include weakness, fatigue, dizziness, coffee ground vomit, not hard bruising, bleeding under the skin, dark stool, and bleeding from intravenous line.
NOTES: Laboratory tests will be done frequently while using that medciation to monitor its effects and to prevent side effects.
MISSED DOSE: The doctor should be infomred immediately if a dose is missed.
STORAGE: Rferigerate at 36 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C).
Do not freeze. Discard any unused portion atfer the expiration date.
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