What is
Argatroban used for?
Who
should not be treated with Argatroban?
Argatroban
should not be given to individuals who have major bleeding.
Special
Warnings Concerning Argatroban:
Increased
risk of bleeding is the most common complication of Argatroban.
If you have the following conditions, your risk of bleeding
may be increased:
-
severe high blood pressure
-
recent lumbar puncture, or spinal anesthesia
-
recent major surgery (especially involving the
brain, spinal cord, or eye)
-
medical conditions that increase the tendency to
bleed
-
stomach ulcers
What
should I tell my doctor or healthcare provider?
-
Because certain other medications can interact
with Argatroban, and may increase the risk of bleeding, review
all medications that you are taking with your healthcare
provider, including those that you take without a
proscription.
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Tell your doctor if you are taking blood thinners.
What are
some possible side effects of Argatroban? (This is
not a complete list of side effects reported with
Argatroban. Your healthcare provider can discuss with
you a more complete list of side
effects.)
Bleeding is
the most common side effect.
Other side
effects may include:
-
shortness of breath
-
low blood pressure
-
fever
-
diarrhea
For more
detailed information about Argatroban, ask your healthcare
provider.
Link
to Argatroban’s Approved Labeling
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