Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you or your child this medicine. This medicine is given through an IV catheter that is placed into one of your veins.
This medicine is usually given about 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy or right before you or your child receives anesthesia (medicine to put you to sleep) for surgery.
This medicine should come with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2024
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