Acova (Intravenous)
Argatroban blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood.
Argatroban is used to treat or prevent blood clots in adults who have thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets in the blood) caused by using heparin. Argatroban is sometimes used in people who are undergoing a procedure called angioplasty (to open blocked arteries).
Argatroban may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
用途
What isAcova (Intravenous)用于？
- 心血管疾病
- Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder
- Cerebral Thrombosis/Embolism
- 肾静脉血栓形成
- Pulmonary Thromboembolism
- Thrombocythemia
- Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
警告
What is the most important information I should know aboutAcova (Intravenous)?
You should not use argatroban if you are allergic to it, or if you have any major bleeding from a surgery, injury, or other cause.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- a stomach ulcer or bleeding;
- liver disease;
- a bleeding or blood clotting disorder (such as hemophilia);
- severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure;
- a spinal tap or epidural anesthesia; or
- major surgery (especially eye surgery, brain surgery, or spinal cord surgery).
Taking argatroban during late pregnancy may cause bleeding in the mother or the baby during delivery.告诉您的医生，您是否在服用Argatroban时怀孕了。
使用这种药物时母乳喂养可能不安全。向您的医生询问任何风险。
Argatroban未获得18岁以下的任何人使用。
Side Effects
什么是副作用Acova (Intravenous)?
如果有紧急医疗帮助signs of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- 容易瘀伤或出血（流鼻血，牙龈出血，月经出血）；
- unexpected pain or swelling;
- 任何不会停止的出血；
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- urine that looks red, pink, or brown;
- 心率缓慢，脉搏弱，晕厥，呼吸缓慢（呼吸可能停止）；或者
- signs of infection--fever, flu symptoms, mouth and throat ulcers, rapid heart rate, shallow breathing.
Common side effects may include:
- infection;
- problems with heart function;
- 发烧;
- 恶心，呕吐，腹泻；
- low blood pressure;
- shortness of breath;
- 头痛，背痛；或者
- chest pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
怀孕和母乳喂养
Can I takeAcova (Intravenous)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Taking argatroban during late pregnancy may cause bleeding in the mother or the baby during delivery.告诉您的医生，您是否在服用Argatroban时怀孕了。
使用这种药物时母乳喂养可能不安全。向您的医生询问任何风险。
互动
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingAcova (Intravenous)?
Avoid activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury. Use extra care to prevent bleeding while shaving or brushing your teeth.
避免酒精。它可能会增加您在胃或肠中流血的风险。
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeAcova (Intravenous)?
UseAcova (Intravenous)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Argatroban is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
给予Argatroban，直到您的血液正确地凝结为止。您的医生会经常测试您的血液，以确定用Argatroban治疗多长时间。
Argatroban can make it easier for you to bleed, even from a minor injury.如果您有不寻常的瘀伤或流血不会停止的，请寻求医疗护理。
Since argatroban is given by a healthcare professional, you are not likely to miss a dose.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onAcova (Intravenous)?
由于这种药物是由医疗保健专业人员在医疗环境中提供的，因此不太可能发生过量。