Conivaptan
Conivaptan hydrochloride Solution for injection
What is this medicine?
CONIVAPTAN is used to treat low levels of sodium in the blood.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
heart disease
kidney disease
liver disease
low blood pressure
an unusual or allergic reaction to conivaptan, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
bromocriptine
cabergoline
clarithromycin
dofetilide
eletriptan
eplerenone
ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
indinavir
itraconazole
ketoconazole
pimozide
ranolazine
ritonavir
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
aripiprazole
cilostazol
cyclosporine
imatinib
medicines for an irregular heartbeat like digoxin, quinidine, sotalol
medicines for anxiety or difficulty sleeping
medicines for blood pressure like amlodipine
medicines for cholesterol like simvastatin
medicines for HIV infection or AIDS like amprenavir, delavirdine, efavirenz, nelfinavir, saquinavir
medicines for erectile dysfunction or impotence like sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil
nilotinib
sibutramine
sirolimus
some antibiotics like erythromycin, troleandomycin
some medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, miconazole, voriconazole
tacrolimus
tinidazole
ziprasidone
warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
chest pain
confusion
fast, irregular heartbeat
feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
fever
low blood pressure
swelling, pain at site where injected
swelling of the ankles, feet, hands
unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
constipation
diarrhea
dry mouth
headache
nausea
thirst
trouble sleeping
vomiting
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
Dextrose, Conivaptan hydrochloride Solution for injection
What is this medicine?
CONIVAPTAN is used to treat low levels of sodium in the blood.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
heart disease
kidney disease
liver disease
low blood pressure
an unusual or allergic reaction to conivaptan, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
bromocriptine
cabergoline
clarithromycin
dofetilide
eletriptan
eplerenone
ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
indinavir
itraconazole
ketoconazole
pimozide
ranolazine
ritonavir
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
aripiprazole
cilostazol
cyclosporine
imatinib
medicines for an irregular heartbeat like digoxin, quinidine, sotalol
medicines for anxiety or difficulty sleeping
medicines for blood pressure like amlodipine
medicines for cholesterol like simvastatin
medicines for HIV infection or AIDS like amprenavir, delavirdine, efavirenz, nelfinavir, saquinavir
medicines for erectile dysfunction or impotence like sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil
nilotinib
sibutramine
sirolimus
some antibiotics like erythromycin, troleandomycin
some medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, miconazole, voriconazole
tacrolimus
tinidazole
ziprasidone
warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
chest pain
confusion
fast, irregular heartbeat
feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
fever
low blood pressure
swelling, pain at site where injected
swelling of the ankles, feet, hands
unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
constipation
diarrhea
dry mouth
headache
nausea
thirst
trouble sleeping
vomiting
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
Updated:
March 21, 2017
Sources:
U.S. FDA-approved Package Insert