Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Medicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many unwanted effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a medical facility. It is given through a needle placed into one of your veins. This medicine must be given slowly, so the needle will have to remain in place for at least 3 hours. It is usually given every 3 weeks.

This medicine should come with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have questions.

You may receive other medicines (eg, stomach medicine, allergy medicine, steroid medicine) at least 1 hour before receiving this medicine to help prevent unwanted reactions.

Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.