What is Angiomax used for?
Angiomax is used:
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to reduce the risk of blood clotting in adults with severe
chest pain (unstable angina) who are undergoing a procedure to open blocked
arteries in the heart (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or
PCTA).
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to reduce the risk of blood clotting in adults who are
undergoing a procedure to open blocked arteries in the heart (percutaneous
coronary intervention or PCI). Angiomax may be given with glycoprotein IIb/IIIa
inhibitor under some circumstances in patients undergoing PCI.
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to reduce the risk of blood clotting in adults with, or at
risk of, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) or heparin-induced
thrombocytopenia and thrombosis syndrome (HITTS) undergoing PCI.
Angiomax is given by intravenous injection in addition to aspirin during
treatment.
The safety and effectiveness of Angiomax is not known in patients who are
not undergoing PCTA or PCI or in patients who have other heart problems.
Angiomax has also not been tested in combination with blood thinners other
than aspirin.
Who should not be given Angiomax?
Angiomax should not be given to individuals who currently have major
bleeding.
What should I tell my doctor or healthcare provider?
Because of the potential for increased bleeding with aspirin and Angiomax,
tell your doctor or healthcare provider if you:
- are pregnant
- have a medical condition that increases your risk of
bleeding
- have a tendency to bleed easily
Because certain other medications can increase the risk of bleeding with
Angiomax, review all medications that you are taking with your healthcare
provider, including those that you take without a prescription. Tell your
doctor or healthcare provider if you are taking:
- blood thinners
- heparin
- thrombolytics, such as urokinase
What are some possible side effects of Angiomax? (This is
NOT a complete
list of side effects reported with Angiomax. Your doctor can discuss with
you a more complete list of side effects.)
The most common side effect of Angiomax is bleeding.
Other side effects include:
- Back pain
- Nausea
- Very low or very high blood pressure
- Headache
- Injection site pain
- Insomnia
- Pelvic pain
- Anxiety
- Vomiting
- Slow heart rate
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Nervousness
- Upset stomach
For more detailed information about Angiomax, ask your doctor.
Angiomax's Approved Labeling and Patient Information
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