Aggrastat (Injection)
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Aggrastat (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Aggrastat (Injection)
Aggrastat (Injection) Medication Classification
TIROFIBAN (Injection)
Aggrastat (Injection) Brandname
Aggrastat
Aggrastat (Injection) is used for the Treatment
Tirofiban (tye-roe-FYE-ban) Treats chest pain and certain heart conditions, and is used during medical procedures involving the heart or arteries.
When To Not Use Aggrastat (Injection)
You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to tirofiban, or if you have severe high blood pressure, bleeding, aneurysm, certain heart conditions, or have had a stroke, surgery, or severe injury within the last 30 days. You should not receive tirofiban if you are also receiving abciximab (Reopro®) or eptifibatide (Integrilin®)
How Should You Use Aggrastat (Injection)
Proper Aggrastat (Injection) Storage
Store Aggrastat (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Aggrastat (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Aggrastat (Injection)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using aspirin, blood thinners (Coumadin®), or any medicine for blood clots or heart disorders.
Aggrastat (Injection) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis.
- Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Aggrastat (Injection) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
- Blood in your urine or stools
- Lightheadedness or fainting
- Slow heartbeat
- Sudden, severe pain in your head, neck, shoulders, or back
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Headache
- Increased sweating
- Nausea
- Pain in your legs or pelvis
- Redness, pain, or swelling where the IV is given
