vinorelbine-injection (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: pre-existing liver disease, kidney disease, lung disease, breathing trouble, any allergies. Because it may cause bleeding be careful when brushing or flossing teeth. Avoid people that may have colds or flu or recently received the oral polio vaccine. This medication must be handled carefully because it can irritate the skin. Vinorelbine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult you doctor before using this medication. It is not known is this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: cisplatin, mitomycin, other anti-cancer 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. Symptoms of overdose may include severe constipation, weakness, or mouth sores; unusual fatigue; easy bleeding or bruising; or persistent sore throat or fever.
NOTES: Laboratory tests and blood tests will be done frequently to monitor the effectiveness of this medication and to prevent side effects.
MISSED 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.
STORAGE: Store this medication in the refrigerator as directed. Do not freeze. Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard of any unused medication after that time.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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