Idamycin Pfs is an anticancer drug used in combination with other medications for the treatment of leukemia.
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Idarubicin Hcl
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idamycin Pfs
Idarubicin Hcl
Uses
Idamycin Pfs is an anticancer drug used in combination with other medications for the treatment of leukemia.
Storage
- Reconstituted solutions are stable for 7 days in the refrigerator or 3 days at room temperature.
- Discard medication properly after the expiration date.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include an irregular heartbeat, severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain, persistent sore throat or fever, easy bleeding or bruising, chills, unusual fatigue.
How
To Use - Idamycin Pfs is given by injection into a vein over 10 to 15 minutes by a health care professional.
- Continue using Idamycin Pfs for the full time prescribed.
- Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.
Side
Effects - Idamycin Pfs may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or headache.
- If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- You may experience redness, irritation or pain at the injection site.
- Inform your doctor of this.
- Idamycin Pfs may cause temporary hair loss (alopecia).
- When the medication is stopped, hair growth will return.
- Notify your doctor if you develop: severe stomach pain, skin rash, chest pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, breathing trouble, tingling of the hands or feet, mouth sores.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have: liver problems, kidney disease, heart disease, blood disorders, any allergies.
- Caution is advised when using this medicaton in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of Idamycin Pfs, especially the effects on the heart.
- Idarubicin is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor before using Idamycin Pfs.
- It is not known if Idamycin Pfs passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - It is important to receive each dose at the scheduled time.
- If you miss a dose, contact your doctor who will help establish a new dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
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.
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
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discontinuing any course of treatment. |