GEMTUZUMAB OZOGAMICIN - INJECTABLE (Mylotarg) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

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gemtuzumab ozogamicin-injectable (cont.)

SIDE EFFECTS: Temporary chills or fever (lasting up to 24 hours), nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, fatigue, dizziness, diarrhea, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: cough, persistent sore throat or fever, easy bruising or bleeding, trouble breathing, sores on the mouth or genitals. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: change in amount of urine, pink or red-colored urine, unusual increase in thirst, one-sided weakness, slurred speech, irregular heartbeat. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: swelling of the mouth/tongue, yellowing eyes or skin, stomach pain, dark urine, swelling, pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, blood problems (e.g., low blood counts), any allergies (especially to antibiotics similar to calicheamicin). Because this medication can decrease your immune system function, do not have immunizations/vaccinations without the consent of your doctor and avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (e.g., oral polio vaccine). Use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters and avoid activities that may increase the chance of getting cut, bruised, or injured. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for more details. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other cancer chemotherapy drugs. 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.