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A doctor or other trained health professional will give you or your child this medicine in a hospital. This medicine is given through a needle placed in an artery or a vein.
Drink extra fluids so you will pass more urine while you or your child are receiving this medicine. This may help prevent kidney problems.
Your doctor may also give you medicines (eg, allergy medicine, steroids) to help prevent allergic reactions.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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