What is
Amphadase used for?
Amphadase
is an enzyme that is used:
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with certain other
injected medicines to help them pass into the body faster
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to
inject under the skin in a process to replace lost
fluids in the body when a person is unable to eat or drink
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to help
remove contrast dye from the body when given under the skin
for a procedure called urography
Who
should not use Amphadase?
Do not use
Amphadase if you are allergic to Amphadase or any of the
ingredients in Amphadase.
Special
Warning(s) with Amphadase:
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Amphadase is not for use with all injected medicines.
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Amphadase should not be injected into or around an area that
is infected because it may cause the infection to spread.
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Amphadase should not be used to reduce the swelling of bug
bites or stings
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Amphadase should not be applied directly to the eye (cornea).
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Amphadase should not be injected into a vein because it will
not work when used this way.
What
should I tell my health care provider?
Tell your
health care provider if you are pregnant, are trying to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Tell your
health care provider if you develop a rash, hives, itching, or
swelling after being given Amphadase.
Tell your
health care provider about all the medicines you take, including
prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and
herbal supplements. Amphadase and other medicines may interact
with each other Especially tell your health care provider if you
take:
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salicylates
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ACTH
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estrogens
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antihistamines
-
corticosteroids
What are
some possible side effects of Amphadase?
(This list is NOT a complete list of side effects reported
with Amphadase. Your health care provider can discuss with you
a more complete list of side effects.)
Some common
side effects with Amphadase include:
-
injection site reactions (such as pain at the injection site)
- swelling
- itching
For more
detailed information about Amphadase, ask your health care
provider or pharmacist.
Link to Amphadas's label
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