Novastan
Novastan is a medicine that helps prevent harmful blood clots from forming, and it is used if you have type II heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).
Form
infuusiokonsentraatti, liuosta varten
Strength
100 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Argatroban monohydrate
Manufacturer
Ethypharm
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the exact dose and how long you need to take it, based on your individual needs.
Method
A doctor or nurse will always give Novastan to you as a continuous infusion directly into a vein.
Important
Your doctor will determine the maximum daily dose for you.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Bleeding or bruising on the skin and mucous membranes, including small bleeds (purpura).
- •Nausea (feeling sick).
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count).
- •Blood clots.
RARE
- •Infections, such as urinary tract infections.
- •Loss of appetite.
- •Low blood sugar or sodium levels.
- •Confusion, dizziness, fainting, headache.
- •Stroke.
- •Muscle problems, speech problems, vision problems, deafness.
- •Heart attack, fluid around the heart, abnormal heart rhythm, fast heart rate.
- •Low or high blood pressure.
- •Vein inflammation.
- •Shock.
- •Breathing difficulties, fluid around the lungs, hiccups, bloody coughs.
- •Constipation, diarrhea, stomach inflammation, difficulty swallowing, tongue problems, bloody vomit or stools.
- •Changes in liver function, yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice), kidney failure.
- •Rash, hives, itching, increased sweating, hair loss.
- •Muscle weakness, muscle pain, fever, pain, fatigue.
- •Injection site reactions, leg swelling, increased wound drainage.
- •Abnormal laboratory test results.
- •Bleeding in the brain.
Important Warnings
- Do not use Novastan if you have uncontrolled bleeding.
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to argatroban or any other ingredient in Novastan.
- Do not use this medicine if you have severe liver problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have an increased risk of bleeding or have recently received other blood-thinning medicines.
- This medicine is not recommended for children or adolescents, as the dose has not yet been established.
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- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
- Do not drive or operate machinery during treatment, as the medicine contains alcohol.
- Tell your doctor if you have hereditary fructose intolerance, as Novastan contains sorbitol.