Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
A doctor will give you this medicine in a hospital. This medicine is given through a needle placed into one of your veins.
You should not eat or drink for at least 12 to 15 hours before receiving this medicine.
Do not take an H2 blocker at least 2 days before receiving this medicine.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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