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Hetastarch (Injection)
Treats a plasma deficiency in the body. Belongs to the class of drugs called plasma volume expanders.
Brand Names:
Hespan
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to starch, or if you have congestive heart failure, a bleeding disorder, or kidney and urinary problems.
Uses:
Injectable
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Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given
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A nurse or other caregiver trained to give IV drugs will give your treatment.
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Your medicine will be given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist or hand and sometimes in your chest. This is called intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us), or IV infusion.
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If you get your treatments at a clinic the staff at the clinic will keep your medicine there.
If a dose is missed:
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This medicine should be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, clinic, or home health caregiver for instructions.
Storage:
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If you keep the medicine at home, store it at room temperature, away from heat and light.
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Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using digoxin (Lanoxin®), corticosteroids, or corticotropin (Acthar®, ACTH®).
Warnings:
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are allergic to corn.
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Tell your doctor if you have diabetes or liver disease.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Chest pain
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Fast, slow or irregular heartbeat
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Rash or itching
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Redness, pain, or swelling where the IV is given
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Unexplained chills, fever, or flu-like symptoms
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Wheezing or trouble breathing
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Headaches
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Leg swelling and muscle pain
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Mild flu-like symptoms
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Swelling of the jaw or ear
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Vomiting
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