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bivalirudin-injectable (cont.)

PRECAUTIONS: Tell the doctor your complete medical history, especially of: kidney problems, other blood or bleeding problems (e.g., active bleeds, anemia, coagulopathy, thrombocytopenia). Tell the doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult the doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell the doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications used, especially: other blood thinners (heparins, warfarin, thrombolytics, or platelet inhibitors). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, stop the medication and contact the local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: unusual/severe bleeding.

NOTES: Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood counts) will be performed to monitor progress.

MISSED DOSE: If the dose is interrupted, contact the doctor to establish a new dosing schedule/rate.

STORAGE: Store the unmixed powder/vials at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Once mixed, the vial solution is good for up to 24 hours refrigerated (between 36 and 46 degrees F or 2 and 8 degrees C). Discard any unused portion of the vial. Do not freeze. After mixing and subsequent dilution with IV fluids, this product is stable at room temperature for up to 24 hours.

MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).


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