Aminocaproic Acid Solution

Aminocaproic Acid Solution is used for:

Preventing and treating severe bleeding in patients with medical conditions that cause blood clots to dissolve faster than normal, which may lead to severe bleeding. These conditions include the following: hemophilia; aplastic anemia; lung, prostate, cervical, and stomach cancer; cirrhosis; and certain complications of surgery.

Aminocaproic Acid Solution is an antifibrinolytic. It works by blocking the breakdown of blood clots.

Do NOT use Aminocaproic Acid Solution if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Aminocaproic Acid Solution
• you have blood clots

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Aminocaproic Acid Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Aminocaproic Acid Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have upper urinary tract bleeding, kidney problems, liver problems, certain blood disorders (eg, hemophilia, uremia), blood-clotting problems (active intravascular clotting), an undiagnosed bleeding disorder, heart problems, or a history of seizures

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Aminocaproic Acid Solution. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Factor IX complex concentrates or anti-inhibitor coagulant concentrates because the risk of blood clots may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Aminocaproic Acid Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Aminocaproic Acid Solution:

Use Aminocaproic Acid Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Aminocaproic Acid Solution is usually administered as an infusion at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Aminocaproic Acid Solution at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
• If Aminocaproic Acid Solution contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
• If you miss a dose of Aminocaproic Acid Solution, contact your doctor immediately.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Aminocaproic Acid Solution.

Important safety information:

• Aminocaproic Acid Solution may cause dizziness or changes in vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Aminocaproic Acid Solution. Using Aminocaproic Acid Solution alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Aminocaproic Acid Solution contains benzyl alcohol. Use of benzyl alcohol in premature or newborn infants may cause a fatal reaction known as "gasping syndrome." Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
• LAB TESTS, including creatine phosphokinase levels, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Aminocaproic Acid Solution is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 18 years of age, especially infants. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Aminocaproic Acid Solution during pregnancy. It is unknown if Aminocaproic Acid Solution is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast feeding while you are using Aminocaproic Acid Solution, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Aminocaproic Acid Solution:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include fainting; seizures; severe or unusual weakness; sudden change in amount of urine produced.

Store Aminocaproic Acid Solution at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Aminocaproic Acid Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Aminocaproic Acid Solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Aminocaproic Acid Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Aminocaproic Acid Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.