PRECAUTIONS: Tell the doctor your medical history, especially of: heart problems, bleeding problems, seizures, kidney disease, high blood pressure, any allergies. This medication is not recommended for use during the first 6 months (2 trimesters) of pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell the doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications used, especially: drugs used in anesthesia (e.g., epinephrine, thiopental), prochlorperazine injection, warfarin. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your 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.

NOTES: Laboratory and/or medical tests will be performed to monitor your progress.

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

STORAGE: Store the unmixed vials/ampules in a cool place less than 59 to 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) away from light. After mixing and subsequent dilution with IV fluids, this product is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for 24 hours.

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• Pregnancy: Preeclampsia and Eclampsia - preeclampsia is a condition that pregnant women can get and is marked by three specific symptoms. Eclampsia is the final and most severe phase of preeclampsia and occurs when preeclampsia is left untreated.

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