济科notide is a non-narcotic pain medicine that is used for around-the-clock treatment of severe chronic pain that cannot be treated with other pain medications.
济科notide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about济科notide (Prialt)?
You should not be treated with ziconotide if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
- an uncontrolled or untreated bleeding disorder; or
- a problem affecting your spine (such as arthritis, bone disorder, or narrowing of the spinal canal).
Some people using ziconotide have had new or worsening mental problems.You should not be treated with ziconotide if you have a history of psychosis (delusions or loss of contact with reality).
Tell your doctor if you have recently used opioid medicine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using ziconotide.
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Side Effects
What are the side effects of济科notide (Prialt)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
济科notide can affect your central nervous system and you may feel less alert. A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you are hard to wake up.
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- new or worsening muscle pain, soreness, or weakness, and/or dark urine;
- a light-headed feeling (like you might pass out);
- strange sensations in your mouth;
- skin sores, itching, blisters, breakdown of the outer layer of skin;
- confusion (especially in older adults);
- problems with memory or thought;
- unusual changes in mood or behavior--anger, aggression, paranoia, hallucinations, racing thoughts, risk-taking behavior;
- symptoms of depression--feelings of low self-worth, loss of interest in things you once enjoyed, new sleep problems, thoughts about hurting yourself; or
- symptoms of meningitis--fever, headache, neck stiffness, increased sensitivity to light, nausea, vomiting, confusion, or drowsiness.
Common side effects may include:
- dizziness;
- confusion;
- nausea; or
- unusual or involuntary eye movements.
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.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take济科notide (Prialt)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using ziconotide.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking济科notide (Prialt)?
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Avoid drinking alcohol.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take济科notide (Prialt)?
Use济科notide (Prialt)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.
济科notide is given around the clock using an infusion pump attached to a catheter placed into the space around your spinal cord (intrathecal injection). The infusion pump may be surgically implanted into your body or worn on the outside of your body. The pump controls how quickly the medicine is injected into your body.
济科notide may affect your thoughts, memory, speech, or daily activities. This effect may come on gradually after you've used this medicine for several weeks. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose or infusion pump flow rate.
济科notide doses are based on weight. Your dose needs may change if you gain or lose weight.
Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop relieving your pain,or if your infusion pump is not working properly.
If your catheter becomes contaminated, you may develop an infection. Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as fever, headache, confusion, neck stiffness, nausea, or vomiting.
If you also use opioid pain medicine, do not stop using it suddenlyor you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using opioid medicine.
You may need to use ziconotide for a period of many years.
Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis.
Since your infusion pump programming control your dosing, you are not likely to miss a dose.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose on济科notide (Prialt)?
Overdose symptoms may include severe dizziness or drowsiness, vision problems, speech problems, stiffness in your neck or back, nausea and vomiting, or loss of consciousness.