Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
Derm: pruritus, RASH INCLUDING STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME, urticaria.
F and E: volume depletions (due to GI effects).
GI: abdominal pain, ↓appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal distention, constipation, dysphagia, flatulence, ↑ liver enzymes, nausea.
GU: ↓fertility (males), ↑ serum creatinine, testicular pain/swelling.
Hemat: anemia, thrombocytopenia.
Neuro: dizziness, drowsiness, headache, weakness.
Misc: fever, lymphadenopathy, lymphangitis, malaise.
Spectrum:
Absorption: Absorption is prolonged and may persist for 812 hr.
Distribution: Unknown.
Protein Binding: 98%.
Metabolism/Excretion: Slowly broken in the liver, releasing choline; remaining portion is further metabolized and enters fatty acid metabolism ; <0.2% excreted in urine.
Half-life: >6 days.
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