Special Precautions: 

Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history,
including: any allergies, history of blood clots or bleeding, eye problems(retina/color vision),
kidney disease, head injury (subarachnoid hemorrhage).Tell your doctor if you are pregnant
before using this drug. This drug is excretedinto human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-
feeding

Pregnancy risk category: C

Adverse reaction: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea might occur. If these persist or worsen,
notify your doctor promptly. Very unlikely but report promptly: vision changes,
dizziness.
Contraindications: Subarachnoid hemorrhage, acquired defective color vision.
Form: Tablets; syrup (for pediatric use)
Nursing Responsibilities:
 Assess baseline BP and pulse before starting IV, patient frequently for
hypotension during IV infusion which may indicate the infusion is to fast. Slow
the IV and repot to the physician.
 Observe patient for signs and symptoms of thrombosis, such as leg pain,
respiratory distress, o chest pain and report.
 Anticipate reduced dosage in patients with impaired renal function.
 Stress the importance of opthalmological examinations at regular intervals
during therap