Precautions
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood and urine tests are needed to check for unwanted effects.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting treatment.
This medicine lowers the number of some types of blood cells in your body. Because of this, you may bleed more easily. Stay away from rough sports or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or injured. Brush and floss your teeth gently. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers.
This medicine may cause bleeding problems. Check with your doctor right away if you have confusion, headaches, sudden, severe, nausea and vomiting, or weakness.
This medicine may cause serious infections. Check with your doctor right away if you have fever or chills, cough or hoarseness, lower back or side pain, or painful or difficult urination. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Wash your hands often.
Check with your doctor right away if you have chest pain or discomfort, dizziness, fainting, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse, nausea, pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck, sweating, swelling of the feet or lower legs, tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over affected area, trouble breathing, unusual tiredness or weakness, or vomiting. These may be symptoms of heart problems.
This medicine may cause lung problems. Check with your doctor right away if you have blue lips, fingernails, or skin, or trouble breathing.
Check with your doctor right away if you have agitation, confusion, decreased urine output, depression, dizziness, headache, hostility, irritability, lethargy, muscle twitching, nausea, rapid weight gain, seizures, swelling of face, ankles, or hands, or unusual tiredness or weakness. These may be symptoms of serious kidney problems.
Check with your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat, trouble breathing or swallowing, or chest tightness while you are using this medicine. These may be symptoms of serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which may be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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