Precautions
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
It is very important that your doctor check your progress closely while receiving the medicine to make sure it is working properly. Blood tests are needed to check for unwanted effects.
This medicine may cause increase in blood pressure or heart rate. Check with your doctor right away if you have blurred vision, dizziness, headache, nosebleeds, or numbness or tingling in the face, arms, or legs.
This medicine may cause serious allergic and skin reactions, including anaphylaxis, eosinophilia, and bronchospasms, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Check with your doctor right away if you have black, tarry stools, chest pain or tightness, chills, cough, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, fast heartbeat, fever, hives, itching, skin rash, painful or difficult urination, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue, sore throat, sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth, swollen glands, trouble breathing, unusual bleeding or bruising, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
This medicine may cause fluid overload, which can lead to electrolyte problems, overhydration, or pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs). Talk with your doctor right away if you have a decrease in the amount of urine output, noisy, rattling breathing, trouble breathing, swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs, or weight gain.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024
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