depression aminohippurate sodium (Intravenous route) a-mee-noe-HIP-ue-rate SOE-dee-um Available Dosage Forms: Solution Therapeutic Class: Diagnostic Agent, Kidney Function Uses For aminohippurate sodium Aminohippurate sodium is used as a diagnostic agent to measure kidney function. aminohippurate sodium is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor. Slideshow Cancer Prevention: Live Longer With These Simple Steps Before Using aminohippurate sodium In deciding to use a diagnostic test, any risks of the test must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. Also, other things may affect test results. For this test, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to aminohippurate sodium or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of aminohippurate sodium in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of aminohippurate sodium in the elderly. Pregnancy Pregnancy Category Explanation All Trimesters C Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women. Breast Feeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine. Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this diagnostic test. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Congestive heart failure or Heart disease Use with caution. May make these conditions worse. Proper Use of aminohippurate sodium A doctor or other trained health professional will give you aminohippurate sodium in a hospital. aminohippurate sodium is given through a needle placed in one of your veins. Precautions While Using aminohippurate sodium Your doctor will check your progress closely while you are receiving aminohippurate sodium . This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to receive it. The vial stopper of aminohippurate sodium contains dry natural rubber (a derivative of latex), which may cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to latex. Tell your doctor if you have a latex allergy before you receive aminohippurate sodium. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements. aminohippurate sodium Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Incidence not known Cough difficulty with swallowing dizziness fast heartbeat hives itching large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue shortness of breath skin rash tightness in the chest unusual tiredness or weakness wheezing Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Incidence not known Desire to defecate or urinate during or shortly after infusion feeling of warmth muscle cramps nausea redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest redness of the skin tingling of the skin vomiting welts Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Side Effects (complete list) The information contained in the Truven Health Micromedex products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. 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