Ascorbic Acid Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

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- ASCORBIC ACID (Generic for ASCOR)
- QTY 100
- 500 MG/ML
- VIAL
- Near 77381

VITAMIN C (VAYH tuh min C) treats low vitamin C levels in your body. Vitamin C plays an important role in maintaining the health of your blood vessels, bones, and immune system. It can also help wounds heal. It is an antioxidant, which helps to protect your cells.

ASCORBIC ACID (Generic for ASCOR) Information

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VITAMIN C (VAYH tuh min C) treats low vitamin C levels in your body. Vitamin C plays an important role in maintaining the health of your blood vessels, bones, and immune system. It can also help wounds heal. It is an antioxidant, which helps to protect your cells.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medication is infused into a vein. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be given to children as young as 5 months for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

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.
-Bleomycin
-Fluphenazine
-Some antibiotics, such as doxycycline, erythromycin, streptomycin
-Stimulant medications for ADHD, weight loss, or staying awake
-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.
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
Talk to your care team if you have diabetes. This medication may affect the results of some blood and urine tests, including those that check glucose levels. This effect may last for up to 24 hours after your infusion.
Some people who have G6PD deficiency may get anemia (low red blood cell levels). Stop taking this medication and contact your care team if you have trouble breathing, feel faint or lightheaded, or are unusually weak or tired.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
-Kidney stones—blood in the urine, pain or trouble passing urine, pain in the lower back or sides
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Dizziness
-Flushing
-Headache
-Nausea
-Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site
-Unusual weakness or fatigue

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.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.