Precautions
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
It is very important that your doctor check you closely while you are receiving this medicine to make sure it is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
Do not use aminocaproic acid (Amicar®) or tranexamic acid (Cyklokapron®) within 6 to 12 hours after receiving this medicine.
This medicine may increase your chance of having blood clotting problems (eg, venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, and stroke). Tell your doctor right away if you have anxiety, chest pain or discomfort, confusion, cough, difficulty speaking, dizziness or lightheadedness, double vision, fainting, fast heartbeat, inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles, headache, nausea, pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back ,or neck, slow speech, sudden trouble breathing, sweating, or vomiting while you are receiving this medicine.
This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you or your child have a rash, itching skin, difficulty with swallowing, dizziness, a fast heartbeat, lightheadedness or fainting, restlessness, trouble breathing, swelling in your face, hands, tongue, or throat, or chest pain after you receive the medicine.
This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses (eg, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) to people who have received them, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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