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This is an anticancer medication used to treat leukemias, lymphomas and other blood disorders.
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Uracil Mustard
Uses
This is an anticancer medication used to treat leukemias, lymphomas and other blood disorders.
Notes
- This medication may affect your blood.
- 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 to 30 degrees C) as directed away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
How To Use
- This medication is taken by mouth as directed.
- This is usually taken once a week for at least 4 weeks.
- Do not increase your dose, taken this more often or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor.
Side Effects
- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea or weakness may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Other side effects include nervousness, irritability, depression and menstrual changes.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.Notify your doctor if you develop: severe vomiting, weight loss, mouth sores, stomach pain, black tarry stools, shortness of breath, jaundice (yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine), fever, sore throat, cough, skin rash, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have: blood disorders, kidney disease, liver disease, infections, allergies.This medication can interfere with sperm formation and may cause menstruation to stop resulting in temporary or permanent infertility.
- Use of birth control is recommended while taking this medication.
- Discuss this with your doctor.This medication should not be used during pregnancy.
- Birth control is recommended for both men and women while using this medication.It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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 use, including: blood thinners, digoxin, water pills, other anti-cancer medication.Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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