Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Mylotarg
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is very important that your doctor check you at regular visits
to make sure this medication is working properly and to check for
any unwanted effects.
- While you are being treated with gemtuzumab ozogamicin, and after
you stop treatment with it, do not have any immunizations
(vaccinations) without your doctor's approval.
Gemtuzumab ozogamicin
may lower your body's resistance and there is a chance you might get the infection
the immunization is meant to prevent. In addition, other persons living in
your household should not take oral polio vaccine since there is a chance
they could pass the polio virus on to you. Also, avoid persons who have taken
oral polio vaccine within the last several months. Do not get close to them,
and do not stay in the same room with them for very long. If you cannot take
these precautions, you should consider wearing a protective face mask that
covers the nose and mouth. Gemtuzumab ozogamicin can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells
in your blood, increasing the chance of getting an infection. It can also
lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting.
If this occurs, there are certain precautions you can take, especially when
your blood count is low, to reduce the risk of infection or bleeding:
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If you can, avoid people with infections.Check
with your doctor immediately
if you think you are getting an infection
or if you get a fever or chills, cough or hoarseness, lower back or side pain,
or painful or difficult urination.
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Check with your doctor immediately
if
you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising; black, tarry stools; blood in
urine or stools; or pinpoint red spots on your skin.
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Be careful when using a regular toothbrush, dental floss, or toothpick.
Your medical doctor, dentist, or nurse may recommend other ways to clean your
teeth and gums. Check with your medical doctor before having any dental work
done.
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Do not touch your eyes or the inside of your nose unless you have
just washed your hands and have not touched anything else in the meantime.
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Be careful not to cut yourself when you are using sharp objects such
as a safety razor or fingernail or toenail cutters.
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Avoid contact sports or other situations where bruising or injury
could occur.
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