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Novantrone Uses Mitoxantrone is used to treat leukemia and various types of cancer. Notes Blood and laboratory tests will be done frequently to monitor the effectiveness of this medication and to prevent side effects. Storage Store this medication at room temperature as directed. Do not freeze. Store any remaining undiluted drug at room temperature for no longer than 7 days or for 14 days under refrigeration. How To Use HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Use this as directed. This medication is administered by injection. This medication must be handled carefully because it can irritate the skin. The dose and frequency of use will be determined in part by your condition and your response to therapy. Follow your doctor's instructions closely and be sure to ask any questions you may have about this therapy. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or irritation at the injection site may occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop mouth sores, easy bruising or bleeding, black tarry stools, weakness, skin rash, flu-like symptoms (fever, chills), breathing trouble, cough, chest pain or an irregular heartbeat while taking this medication. This medication may cause urine to turn blue-green in color for up to 1 day after it is taken. Do not be alarmed. Expect this effect. The white part of the eyes may also turn a bluish color. This medication may cause temporary, reversible hair loss. Normal hair growth should return after mitoxantrone treatment has ended. This medication affects your blood cells reducing your ability to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you develop any signs of an infection (fever, chills). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of heart or liver disease, any infection, shingles, recent exposure to chickenpox, of previous anti-cancer drug treatment and of any allergies you may have. Mitoxantrone is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor. It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose It is important that each dose be used as directed. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule. 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. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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