Angiomax Side Effects
Angiomax | Bivalirudin has been shown to cause side effects such as:
- anxiety
- back, stomach, or pelvic pain
- headache
- nausea
- nervousness
- pain at the site of injection
- insomnia
- upset stomach
- vomiting
More serious side effects include:
- severe allergic reaction
- calf pain or tenderness
- chest tightness or pain
- confusion
- trouble urinating
- dizziness
- easy bruising or bleeding
- fainting
- fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat
- fever
- fainting
- one-sided weakness
- paralysis of the face
- severe bleeding
- shortness of breath
- vision or speech changes
If you experience any of these serious side effects, or if symptoms persist, seek medical help immediately.
Warnings & Recalls for Angiomax
- Angiomax should be used with extreme caution in the elderly and children, as they may be more vulnerable to serious side effects.
- Hemorrhaging has been shown to occur, and patients should immediately discontinue the use of Angiomax if they experience an unexplained fall in blood pressure.
- Patients with a history of disease related to an increased risk of bleeding should use extreme caution when using Angiomax.
- Patients who have been treated with gamma brachytherapy have an increased, potentially fatal, risk of thrombosis while using Angiomax.
Patients who suffer from the following conditions should
not use Angiomax:
- Allergies to any of the ingredients in Angiomax
- Major active bleeding
Angiomax Treatment and Use
Angiomax | Bivalirudin is a direct thrombin inhibitor manufactured by The Medicines Company as an injection for intravenous use. Angiomax is an anticoagulant which blocks a substance in the body, known as thrombin, to prevent blood clots, especially after operations which involve opening blood vessels in the heart.
with aspirin to prevent blood clots
Angiomax | Bivalirudin has been approved for treatment in patients who are:
Angiomax is frequently used in conjunction with aspirin, and should only be used to treat adults 18 years of age or older.
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Lainee Hooks
Posted on May 31, 2012
