Amicar (Aminocaproic Acid Tablets)

Use Amicar as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Take with or without food.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Call your doctor to find out what to do.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• A heartbeat that does not feel normal.
• Slow heartbeat.
• Any unexplained bruising or bleeding.
• Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed.
• Muscle pain or weakness.
• Swelling.
• Seizures.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there).
• Feeling confused.
• Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight.
• Swelling, warmth, numbness, change of color, or pain in a leg or arm.
• Chest pain.
• Coughing up blood.
• Shortness of breath.
• Fever or chills.
• Sore throat.
• Very bad headache.
• Change in eyesight.
• Ringing in ears.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

• Store at room temperature. Do not freeze.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.