Cold Hands and Feet (cont.)
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Exams and Tests
Frostbite is diagnosed by the way it looks, not by tests. There are no specific tests for other conditions caused by cold, except blood tests for cryoglobulins. As with frostbite, testing may be needed for other injuries or conditions.
- If there are other injuries such as hypothermia (below normal body temperature) or possible broken bones, tests may be needed for the other injuries.
- If the frostbite seems severe, a bone scan may be necessary. This is a painless procedure that shows the doctor which areas of the hands or feet still have circulation.
- Other tests often done for frostbite include blood tests, especially tests of the tendency of the blood to clot, and x-rays.
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Important Safety Information
- KAPIDEX may not be right for everyone. You should not take KAPIDEX if you are allergic to KAPIDEX or any of its ingredients. Severe allergic reactions have been reported.
- Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions.
- The most common side effects of KAPIDEX were diarrhea (4.8%), stomach pain (4.0%), nausea (2.9%), common cold (1.9%), vomiting (1.6%), and gas (1.6%). KAPIDEX and certain other medicines can affect each other. Before taking KAPIDEX, tell your doctor if you are taking ampicillin, atazanavir, digoxin, iron, ketoconazole, or tacrolimus. If you are taking KAPIDEX with warfarin, you may need to be monitored because serious risks could occur.
Uses of KAPIDEX
- Persistent heartburn two or more days a week, despite treatment and diet changes, could be acid reflux disease (ARD). Prescription KAPIDEX capsules are used in adults to treat heartburn related to ARD, to heal acid-related damage to the lining of the esophagus (called erosive esophagitis or EE), and to stop EE from coming back. Individual results may vary. Most damage (erosions) heals in 4–8 weeks.
Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional. Please see full Prescribing Information for KAPIDEX.
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KAPIDEX™ is a trademark of Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., and is used under license by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
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