epirubicin hydrochloride-injection (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: other cancer chemotherapy (e.g., daunorubicin, doxorubicin), calcium channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil), beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol, metoprolol), cimetidine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include black stool, coffee ground-like vomit, trouble breathing, change in amount of urine.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to treatment.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish a new dosing schedule. If the dose is interrupted, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish new dosing.
STORAGE: Store vials at refrigerator temperature between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Discard unused portion. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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