Doxil

Doxil USES: This anticancer medication is used to treat AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma or cancer of the ovaries.

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Doxil Uses This anticancer medication is used to treat AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma or cancer of the ovaries. Notes Laboratory tests and blood counts will be done routinely while using this to monitor its effects and prevent side effects. Storage Store this in the refrigerator at 36 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C) as directed. Once prepared the diluted solution may be refrigerated and should be used within 24 hours. May be frozen if used within one month. Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard of any unused medication after that time. Photos How To Use HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This is administered by infusion into a vein over 30 minutes by a health care professional. It is usually given once every three weeks. The dose and frequency is based on your condition and response to previous therapy. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss or irritation at the injection site may occur. If these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop mouth sores, unusual bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, facial swelling, skin rash, peeling of the hands or feet, flushing, headache, chills, fever, breathing trouble or tightness of the chest or throat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using this, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver disease or any allergies. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this drug. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose It is important that each dose be used as scheduled. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor who will help establish a new dose schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take especially digoxin and other anti-cancer drugs, progesterones, verapamil, cyclosporine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, streptozocin or live virus vaccines. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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