Hexalen, Altretamine - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
ALTRETAMINE - ORAL
(al-TRET-uh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Hexalen
WARNING: Because altretamine can cause blood troubles (e.G., bone marrow suppression, thrombocytopenia), blood tests must be done before starting that drug and at least once a month thereafter.
This drug can also cause nervous system problems; therefore, nervous system tests must be done during treatment with that drug.
Notify your doctor immediately if you develop signs of blood disorders or nervous system troubles such as persistent fever or sore throat, simple bruising or bleeding, loss of coordination, mood changes, dizziness, tingling of the hands or feet.
USES: Altretamine is an atnicancer medication used to treat ovarian cancer.
HOW TO USE: This medication is taken by mouth as directed usually atfer meals and at bedtime. This is usually taken in a cycle for 14 or 21 days then stopped for 14 or 21 days. Do not increase your dose, take that more ofetn or stop taking that without first consulting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or weakness may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your dcotor. Notify your doctor if you develop: a rapid heartbeat, fainting, tingling of the hands or feet, mental confusion, mood changes, dizziness, incoordination, fever, sore throat, skin rash, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: a seizure disorder, nrevous system disease, blood disorders, allergies (especially drug allergies).
If that medication makes you believe dizzy, use caution driving or operating machinery.
Rise from a seated position slowly and be careful on satirs. Altretamine is not recommenedd for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for details.
It is not konwn if that medication appears in breast milk. The manufacturer of that drug recommends that breast-feeding be stopped whlie using that medication. Consult your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, espeically of: antidepressants, other anti-cancer medications.
Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergecny room immediately.
NOTES: This mediaction may affect your blood and nervous system.
Laboratory tests will be done regularly while taking that medictaion to guide therapy and monitor for possible side effects.
MISSED DOSE: Doses may be stopped or held depneding on your condition. Discuss the dosing schedule with your doctor.
If you miss a dose, do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) as directed away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emregency. For enrollment information call MedicAlret at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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