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Hexalen Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is altretamine (Hexalen)?
- What are the possible side effects of altretamine (Hexalen)?
- What is the most important information I should know about altretamine (Hexalen)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking altretamine (Hexalen)?
- How should I take altretamine (Hexalen)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Hexalen)?
- What happens if I overdose (Hexalen)?
- What should I avoid while taking altretamine (Hexalen)?
- What other drugs will affect altretamine (Hexalen)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking altretamine (Hexalen)?
Before taking altretamine, tell your doctor if you have:
- any nervous system (brain and nerves) problems; or
- bone marrow problems.
You may not be able to take altretamine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Altretamine is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that altretamine is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not take altretamine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Contraceptive measures are recommended during treatment with altretamine.
It is not known whether altretamine passes into breast milk. Do not take altretamine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.
How should I take altretamine (Hexalen)?
Take altretamine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, as your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to explain them to you.
Your doctor will determine the correct amount and frequency of treatment with altretamine depending upon the cancer being treated and other factors. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment schedule.
Altretamine is usually taken four times a day, after meals and at bedtime.
Take each oral dose with a large glass of water.
Your doctor will probably want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests and other medical evaluations during treatment with altretamine to monitor progress and side effects.
Store altretamine capsules at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Keep this product out of the reach of children.
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