Avoid use in patients w/ allergy to shellfish & shellfish products. Diabetes patients. Asthma exacerbation. May cause high blood sugar level in long term use; enhance anticoagulant activity of warfarin. Periodically monitor blood glucose. Monitor INR level & bleeding in patients w/ combination therapy w/ warfarin. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation.
GI disturbances including nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea & anorexia. Glucose intolerance due to insulin resistance & asthma exacerbation.