Proper Use
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Evomela® and Alkeran®: A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a hospital or cancer treatment center. It is given through a needle placed into one of your veins. This medicine must be given slowly, so the IV tube will need to stay in place for at least 30 minutes. It is usually given for 2 days before receiving a stem cell transplant.
Melphalan injection: A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a hospital or cancer treatment center. It is given through a needle placed into one of your veins. This medicine must be given slowly, so the IV tube will need to stay in place for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
Hepzato®: A doctor or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a hospital. It is given through a needle placed into an artery of the liver every 6 to 8 weeks.
This medicine should come with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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