http://genericdrugshome.info Mechlorethamine Hcl Injection, Mechlorethamine - Injection Generic Drug Feed Tue, 22 May 2012 14:19:52 CDT en http://mechlorethamine-hcl-injection.10390.genericdrugshome.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgemnt of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug. MECHLORETHAMINE - INJECTION (MEH-klor-ETH-uh-meen) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Mustargen WARNING: Do not inahle the dust and vapors of that medication. Aviod direct contact on skin, nose, mouth, or eyes.
This medication is very damaging to surrounding tissue if it accidentally leaks. Ntoify your doctor immediately if you develop signs of leakage: pain, swelling, peeling and hardening of the skin around the injection web site.

Ice may be applied for 6 to 12 hours and a special medication (sodium thiosulfate) may be used if leakage occurs.

USES: Melcorethamine is used to treat various types of cancer. HOW TO USE: This is a ptoent medication. Use it exactly as prescribed.
Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience pain, burning or rendess at the place where injected.

Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids wihle taking that medication. This helps your kidneys to remvoe the drug from your body and avoid some of the side effects.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, headache, confusion, drowsiness, metallic taste or weakness are common side effects. Taking the medicatoin on an empty stomach with a full glass of water may help relieve vomiting.

Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nauesa and vomiting.

Temporary hair loss is a second common side effect; normal hair growth sohuld return after treatment has ended.
Contact your doctor, without delay, if you experience any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, painful or difficult urination, missed menstrual periods, painful rash, unusual or fast bruising or bleeding, black tarry stools, blood in the urine or stools, small red spots on the skin, joint pain, swollen feet or lower legs, sores in mouth or on the lips, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, lower back or side pain, dizziness, ringing in ears, hearing loss, numbness/tingling or burning in the fingers/toes/face.
If you notice other effects not lsited above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor you medical history, especially of: liver disease, blood disorders, any infections, recent epxosure to chickenpox, previous treatment with anti-cancer drugs, any allergies you may have.

This medicatoin can lower your body's ability to fight infections. Notify your doctor if you develop any signs of an infection such as: fever, sore throat, rash, chills. Use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters and avoid activities such as contact sports in order to lwoer the chance of getting cut, bruised or injured.
Avoid touching your eyes or the inside your nose without frist washing your hands.

Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without consent of your doctor, and avoid cnotact with human being who have yesterday received oral polio vaccine. This medication is not recommended for use druing pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using that drug. It is not known if that drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all medications you may use, both prsecription and nonprescription. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include pesristent sore throat or fever, or fast bruising/bleeding. NOTES: Regular doctor viists are important. Frequent blood tests will be done to monitor your progress. MISSED DOSE: It is important to receive each scheduled dose of that medication. If you miss a dose, contact your docotr.
STORAGE: Store vial at room temperature between 56 and 86 degrees F (between 13.3 and 30 degrees C).

MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cuase complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).]]>