Generic name:aminocaproic acid [ a-MEE-noe-ka-PROE-ik-AS-id ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers
What is Amicar?
Amicar is a man-made form of a protein that occurs naturally in the body and helps the blood to clot.
Amicar is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with certain medical conditions such as aplastic anemia (lack of blood cells and platelets), cirrhosis of the liver, placenta abruptio (early separation of the placenta in pregnancy), urinary bleeding, and certain types of cancer.
Amicar is also used to prevent bleeding after heart surgery or placement of a shunt near the liver to control high blood pressure.
Amicar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Stop using Amicar and call your doctor at once if you have: unexplained muscle pain, sudden numbness or weakness, tingling or cold feeling in an arm or leg, trouble breathing, a sudden cough or sudden chest pain.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Amicar if you are allergic to it.
To make sure Amicar is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease; or
a history of stroke or blood clots.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Unless you are being treated for placenta abruptio, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether aminocaproic acid passes into breast milk...
