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Mitoxantrone - injection

(my-toe-zan-trone)

common brand names: Novantrone

Warning: Mitoxantrone can cause severe blood disorders (e.g., bone marrow suppression, neutropenia). Bone marrow suppression decreases your body's ability to fight infections. Immediately notify your physician if you have symptoms of an infection (persistent sore throat or fever), easy bruising or bleeding, or unusual fatigue. Mitoxantrone can cause heart problems (including heart failure). watch Side Effects since more following guide. Heart problems may occur during therapy or rarely months to years after receiving it medication. the risk of developing heart problems varies depending on you're dose and condition. Very rarely, development of other cancers (e.g., secondary leukemia) have occurred in cancer patients treated with mitoxantrone. Consult you're pharmacist since more details. Mitoxantrone must only be used under close medical supervision. Monitoring & laboratory tests (e.g., blood cell counts) will need to be performed.

Novantrone Usage: Mitoxantrone is used to treat leukemia, various types about cancer, or multiple sclerosis.

How to use Novantrone: Use this as directed. this medication is administered by injection. this med must be handled carefully because it can irritate the skin. dose & frequency of use will be determined in part by your condition & your response to therapy. Follow your doctor's instructions closely & be sure to ask any questions you may have about this therapy.

Novantrone side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or irritation at injection site may occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your pharmacist. Notify your doctor if you develop: mouth sores, simple bruising or bleeding, black tarry stools, skin rash, chest pain. this medication may cause heart problems (including heart failure). Notify youre physician immediately if you develop: irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, swelling of the hands or feet, dry cough, weakness with activity. this medication may cause urine to turn blue-green at color since up to 1 day after this is taken. don't be alarmed. Expect this effect. the white part of the eyes may also turn bluish color. this medication may cause temporary, reversible hair loss. Normal hair growth should return after mitoxantrone treatment has ended. this medication affects your blood cells reducing some your ability to fight off infections. Notify you're doctor if you develop any signs of an infection (fever, chills). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or physician.

Novantrone Precautions: Tell some your doctor your medical history, especially: heart or liver disease, any infections, shingles, recent exposure to chickenpox, previous anti-cancer drug treatment, any allergies you may have. Due to possible serious harm or fatal, pregnancy test is needed before starting treatment. Use of reliable birth control is necessary. Consult you're healthcare professional. Mitoxantrone is not recommended since use during pregnancy. Consult youre doctor. It's not known if it med passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Novantrone med interactions: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription drug you may take. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or physician approval.

Novantrone Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Novantrone special notes: Blood & laboratory tests will be done frequently to monitor effectiveness of it pill & to prevent side effects.

If you missed Novantrone dose: it is important that each dose be used as directed. If you miss dose, contact your physician to establish new dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Novantrone Storage: Store this drug at room temperature as directed. do not freeze. Store any remaining undiluted drug at room temperature for no longer then 7 days or for 14 days under refrigeration.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Mitoxantrone