Edaravone I.V. Drip Infusion Bag 30mg "Nichiiko"（エダラボン点滴静注液バッグ30mg「日医工」）
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The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment.
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Brand name :
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Edaravone I.V. Drip Infusion Bag 30mg "Nichiiko"
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine eliminates harmful free radicals to protect brain which increase in cerebral region with poor blood flow.
It is usually used to improve neurological symptoms, disorder of activity of daily living and functional disorder accompanied with acute ischemic stroke.
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Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
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If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you have renal dysfunction.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
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Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
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Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is (( to be written by a healthcare professional))
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In general, inject by intravenous infusion twice a day.
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This medicine may be administered according to symptoms of the patient. The usual treatment span is within 14 days.
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Precautions while taking this medicine
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When this medicine is administered, the examination of liver/renal function and blood tests may be taken frequently (frequency of these examinations varies according to your symptoms).
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Possible adverse reactions to this medicine
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include rash, redness, swelling, wheal, itch, erythema (erythema multiforme exudativum, etc.), rash/redness/swelling of injection site, nausea, fever, heat sensation and hypertension. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
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decreased urine output, edema of limbs and face, respiratory distress [acute renal failure, nephrotic syndrome]
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general malaise, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes [fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaund]
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nasal/gum bleeding, high fever [thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia]
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palpitation/shortness of breath, dizziness, tinnitus [disseminated intravascular coagulation]
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fever, cough, respiratory distress [acute lung disorder]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
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