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Acetohydroxamic AcidPrecautionsBefore taking acetohydroxamic acid, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, blood clots, blood/bone marrow disorders (such as anemia), regular alcohol use. Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this medication because alcohol with acetohydroxamic acid may cause a skin reaction (such as flushing, redness, warmth, tingling). The reaction usually appears 30 to 45 minutes after having alcohol and disappears 30 to 60 minutes later. This medication must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control (such as condoms, birth control pills) while taking this medication. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor right away. This drug may pass into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Side EffectsHeadache, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, unusual hair loss, or loss of appetite may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: fast/pounding heartbeat, unusual tiredness, weakness, dark urine, mental/mood changes (such as nervousness, depression), shaking (tremor), pain/redness/swelling of arms or legs, easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever). Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. |