Hexalen

Hexalen USES: Altretamine is an anticancer medication used to treat ovarian cancer.

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Hexalen Uses Altretamine is an anticancer medication used to treat ovarian cancer. Notes This medication may affect your blood and nervous system. Laboratory tests will be done regularly while taking this medication to guide therapy and monitor for possible side effects. Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) as directed away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Photos Hexalen® (altretamine) Capsules How To Use This medication is taken by mouth as directed usually after meals and at bedtime. This is usually taken in a cycle for 14 or 21 days then stopped for 14 or 21 days. Do not increase your dose, take this more often or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or weakness may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop a rapid heartbeat, fainting, tingling of the hands or feet, mental confusion, mood changes, dizziness, incoordination, fever, sore throat, skin rash, chills or unusual bleeding or bruising while taking this medication. If this medication makes you feel dizzy, use caution driving or operating machinery. Rise from a seated position slowly and be careful on stairs. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing seizure disorder, nervous system disease, blood disorders or if you have any allergies. Altretamine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for details. It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk. The manufacturer of this drug recommends that breast-feeding be stopped while using this medication. Consult your doctor. Missed Dose Doses may be stopped or held depending on your condition. Discuss the dosing schedule with your doctor. If you miss a dose, do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially medication for depression or other anticancer medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 64 Time Taken: 4 weeks Reason: ovarian cancer Date: 10 February 2006 Side Effects Felt nauseous most mornings after taking first 2 capsules Additional Thoughts Only took two rounds, total 224 capsules. Abdomen filled with ascites,(4+ ltrs) doctor changed to another chemo

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