Proper Use
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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. It must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for at least 2 to 4 hours. Your treatment schedule is divided into cycles that are usually 21 days long.
You will receive this medicine on a "step-up dosing schedule" on Day 8 and 15 of your first cycle. You will receive your full dose 1 week after the second step-up dose (Day 1 of cycle 2). Your doctor will ask you to stay for 24 hours after receiving this medicine.
This medicine comes with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Your may also receive extra fluids and other medicines (eg, allergy medicine, gout medicine, steroid, fever medicine, viral medicine) 30 to 60 minutes before starting treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor may also give you other cancer medicine (eg, obinutuzumab) on Day 1 of cycle 1 before starting treatment with this medicine.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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