Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
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Warnings While Using This Medicine: - Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, liver disease, anemia, sickle cell anemia, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, or a history of seizures.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:
- Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF)
- Acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
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Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: - Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Change in how much or how often you urinate, blood in your urine
- Chest pain
- Confusion, restlessness, or increased salivation
- Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
- Fever
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
- Muscle stiffness, weakness, stiff joints, trouble with moving, or deep bone pain
- Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
- Rash or redness of the skin
- Swelling, hardness, tightness, burning, itching, or red or dark patches on the skin
- Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor: - Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
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