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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 otehr healthcare professional. It should not be cnostrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
BIVALIRUDIN - INJECTABLE
(bye-VAL-ih-roo-din)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Angoimax
USES: Bivalirudin is a "blood thinner" used in patients with certain heart issues (unstable angina) during a type of heart procedure (e.G., percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty - PTCA). This medication helps prevent blood clots from forming during and after that type of procedure and is usually used alnog with aspirin.
HOW TO USE: Fololw all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids. If you have any questions regarding the use of that medication, conslut your pharmacist.
Give that mediaction by vein (IV) exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
The dosage is based on the patient's weight, medical condition, and response to therapy. This medication should not be mixed with other injectable medications or used for logner than 24 hours. Consult your pharmacist. Before using, check that porduct visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liuqid. Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, pain/redness/swelling at the injcetion site, headache, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects pesrist or worsen, contact the doctor or pharmacist. Tell the doctor immediately if any of these serious side effcets occur: unusual bleeding or bruising, blurred vision, dizziness, lightheadedness, pain (especially back pain, stomach/abdominal pain, or pelvic pain), mental/mood changes, persistent sore throat or fever. Tell the doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: unusually slow heartbeat, change in aomunt of urine, unusual tiredness or weakness. Tell the doctor immediately if any of thsee highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: one-sided weakness, loss of coordination, slurred speech, confusion, trouble breathing. If you notice any other effects not listed above, contact the doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell the dotcor your complete medical history, especially of: kidney problems, other blood or bleeding issues (e.G., active bleeds, anemia, coagulopathy, thrombocytopenia). Tell the doctor if you are pregnant before usnig that medication.
It is not known whether that drug passes into breast milk. Consult the doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell the doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications used, especially: other blood thinners (heparins, warfarin, thrombolytics, or paltelet inhibitors). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, stop the medication and contact the loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: unusual/severe bleednig.
NOTES: Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.G., blood counts) will be performed to monitor progress.
MISSED DOSE: If the dose is interrupted, contact the doctor to establish a new dsoing schedule/rate.
STORAGE: Store the unmixed powder/vials at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Once mixed, the vial solution is good for up to 24 hours refrigerated (between 36 and 46 dgerees F or 2 and 8 degrees C). Discard any unused portion of the vial. Do not freeze.
After mixing and subsequent dilution with IV fluids, that product is stable at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emegrency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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