Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
A doctor or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed into one of your veins.
You will receive a continuous infusion of this medicine over a period of up to 18 hours. During this time, you will be watched closely to make sure the medicine is working and is not causing unwanted side effects.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2023
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