Aminohippurate sodium (Injection)

Introduction:

Aminohippurate Sodium (a-mee-noe-HIP-ue-rate SOE-dee-um)

Used as part of a test of kidney function.

Brand Name(s):

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using a sulfa drug such as Bactrim®, Cotrim®, or Septra®. Tell your doctor if you use probenecid (Benemid®), or if you have received a numbing medicine such as procaine (Novocain®).

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have heart disease.

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.
• Nausea or vomiting, or muscle cramps.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Feeling like you need to use the bathroom.
• Feeling warm.
• Mild nausea.
• Muscle cramps.
• Redness in your face, neck, arms or upper chest.
• Tingling feeling in your hands, feet or lips.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor: