SODIUM TETRADECYL SULFATE
(SOO dee um TET ra DES il SUL fate) Brand: Sotradecol
What is the most significant information I must know about sodium tetradecyl sulfate?
• You must not be treated with sodium tetradecyl sulfate if you are allergic to it, if you are bedridden due to serious diseases, or if you have a serious blood clot or a clotting mess, allergies, cancer, severe blood infection, or any untreated or uncontrolled malady such as diabetes, overactive thyroid, tuberculosis, asthma, a blood cell mess, or skin disease.
• Sodium tetradecyl sulfate must not be used to treat varicose veins that are caused by a tumor in your stomach or pelvis area, unless the tumor has been surgically removed.
• You will be watched closely for different hours after your injection, to create certain this medicine is not causing deleterious effects. Speak your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling near the IV needle when the medication is injected.
• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as pain or swelling in one or both legs, chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, quick heart course, or skin changes where the medication was injected.
What is sodium tetradecyl sulfate?
• Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is a sclerosing (skler-OH-sing) agent. It works by increasing the formation of blood clots and scar tissue internal determined types of veins. This helps decrease dilation of enlarged veins.
• Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is used to treat little uncomplicated varicose veins in the legs.
• Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is not a cure for varicose veins and the effects of this medicine may not be permanent.
• Sodium tetradecyl sulfate may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my health care provider till receiving sodium tetradecyl sulfate?
• You must not receive sodium tetradecyl sulfate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
· a blood clot mess such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or thrombophlebitis (swelling of a vein caused by a blood clot);
· Buerger's malady (a blood clotting mess affecting the arms and legs);
· allergies;
· cancer;
· a severe infection of your blood (sepsis);
· any untreated or uncontrolled malady such as diabetes, overactive thyroid, tuberculosis, asthma, blood cell mess, or skin malady; or
· if you are bed-ridden due to severe illness.
• Sodium tetradecyl sulfate must not be used to treat varicose veins that are caused by a tumor in your stomach or pelvis area, unless the tumor has been surgically removed.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether sodium tetradecyl sulfate will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication..
• It is not known whether sodium tetradecyl sulfate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How is sodium tetradecyl sulfate given?
• Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is injected into a vein through an IV. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting.
• You will be watched closely for different hours after your injection, to create certain this medicine is not causing deleterious effects.
• Speak your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling near the IV needle when the medication is injected.
• You may need to wear compression stockings for different days or weeks after your treatment. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about caring for yourself after receiving this medication.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Since sodium tetradecyl sulfate is given as needed by a healthcare professional, you are not likely to miss a dose.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• An overdose is not likely to occur in a medical setting.
What must I avoid while receiving sodium tetradecyl sulfate?
• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
What are the possible side effects of sodium tetradecyl sulfate?
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; sneezing, runny nose, difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
· pain or swelling in one or both legs;
· chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, quick heart course; or
· pain, itching, peeling, skin sores, or skin changes where the medication was injected.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· mild headache;
· nausea, vomiting; or
· discolored skin along the treated vein (may be permanent).
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect sodium tetradecyl sulfate?
• Speak your doctor if you are taking birth control pills or another medications that stop or prevent ovulation (ovaries releasing eggs).
• There may be another drugs that can interact with sodium tetradecyl sulfate. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
• Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about sodium tetradecyl sulfate.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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