Angiomax

Angiomax is used to reduce the risk of blood clotting in adults with severe chest pain (unstable angina) who are undergoing a procedure to open blocked arteries in the heart (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or PCTA). Angiomax is given by intravenous injection in addition to aspirin during treatment.

The safety and effectiveness of Angiomax is not known in patients with unstable angina who are not undergoing PCTA or in patients who have other heart problems. Angiomax has also not been tested in combination with blood thinners other than aspirin.

Who should not be given Angiomax?

Angiomax should not be given to individuals who currently have major bleeding.

There are some things that you should tell your doctor when taking this medication:

Because of the potential for increased bleeding with aspirin and Angiomax, tell your doctor or doctor if you:

• are pregnant
• have a medical condition that increases your risk of bleeding
• have a tendency to bleed easily

Because certain other medications can increase the risk of bleeding with Angiomax, tell your doctor what medications you are taking, including those that you take without a prescription. Tell your doctor or doctor if you are taking:

• blood thinners
• heparin
• thrombolytics, such as urokinase

What side effects can you expect when taking Angiomax? (This is only a partial list of side effects reported with Angiomax. Your doctor can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

The most common side effect of Angiomax is bleeding.

Other side effects include:

• Back pain
• Nausea
• Very low or very high blood pressure
• Headache
• Injection site pain
• Insomnia
• Pelvic pain
• Anxiety
• Vomiting
• Slow heart rate
• Abdominal pain
• Fever
• Nervousness
• Upset stomach

For more detailed information about Angiomax, ask your doctor.

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