Review the side-effects of Aminocaproic Acid as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Slow heart rate, low blood pressure, peripheral ischemia and thrombosis.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, headache, delirium, hallucinations, confusion, intracranial hypertension, stroke and loss of consciousness.
Skin- Rash and itching.
Eye and ENT- Ringing in the ear, decreased vision and watery eyes.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting.
Genitourinary- Bladder obstruction due to clot, increased blood, urea, nitrogen and renal failure.
Blood- Decrease in white blood cells, thrombocytes and coagulation disorder.
Respiratory- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, nasal congestion and blood clot in lungs.
Miscellaneous- Injection site reaction, pain and necrosis, muscle pain, inflammation of your skeletal muscle, myopathy , edema,allergic and anaphylactic reactions and uneasiness.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Slow heart rate, low blood pressure, peripheral ischemia and thrombosis.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, headache, delirium, hallucinations, confusion, intracranial hypertension, stroke and loss of consciousness.
Skin- Rash and itching.
Eye and ENT- Ringing in the ear, decreased vision and watery eyes.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting.
Genitourinary- Bladder obstruction due to clot, increased blood, urea, nitrogen and renal failure.
Blood- Decrease in white blood cells, thrombocytes and coagulation disorder.
Respiratory- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, nasal congestion and blood clot in lungs.
Miscellaneous- Injection site reaction, pain and necrosis, muscle pain, inflammation of your skeletal muscle, myopathy , edema,allergic and anaphylactic reactions and uneasiness.
Other Precautions :
Avoid sudden position changes to prevent low pressure.Drug Name : Aminocaproic Acid
Aminocaproic Acid(Amicar) generic is an antidote, prescribed for excessive bleeding caused by fibrinolytic drugs. It may also be used in some other conditions to stop excessive bleeding e.g.abruptio placentae, bleeding after delivery etc.Trade Names for Aminocaproic Acid
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