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What is Novantrone (Mitoxantrone-Inj) ?
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How is Novantrone (Mitoxantrone-Inj) Pronounced? my-toe-ZAN-trone
Who is the Manufacturer of Novantrone? Serono Labs.
What is Novantrone Used For? Mitoxantrone is used to treat leukemia, various types of cancer, or multiple sclerosis.
How To Use Novantrone
Use this as directed. Novantrone is administered by injection. Novantrone must be handled carefully because it can irritate the skin. The dose and frequency of use will be determined in part by your condition and your response to therapy. Follow your doctor s instructions closely and be sure to ask any questions you may have about this therapy.
Novantrone Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or irritation at the injection site may occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: mouth sores, easy bruising or bleeding, black tarry stools, skin rash, chest pain. Novantrone may cause heart problems (including heart failure). Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, swelling of the hands or feet, dry cough, weakness with activity. Novantrone may cause urine to turn blue-green in color for up to 1 day after it is taken. Do not be alarmed. Expect this effect. The white part of the eyes may also turn a bluish color. Novantrone may cause temporary, reversible hair loss. Normal hair growth should return after mitoxantrone treatment has ended. Novantrone affects your blood cells reducing your ability to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you develop any signs of an infection (fever, chills). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Novantrone Precautions
Tell 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 fetal harm or death, a pregnancy test is needed before starting treatment. Use of reliable birth control is necessary. Consult your doctor. Mitoxantrone is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor. It is not known if Novantrone passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Novantrone Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Novantrone Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Missed Novantrone Dose
It is important that each dose be used as directed. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule. Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Novantrone Storage
Store Novantrone at room temperature as directed. Do not freeze. Store any remaining undiluted drug at room temperature for no longer than 7 days or for 14 days under refrigeration.
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44087152001 |
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44087153001 |
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58406064003 |
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58406064005 |
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