Gliadel

Gliadel Carmustine/polifeprosan 20-Imp Gliadel is used during brain surgery (craniotomy), to treat certain types of brain cancer (e.g., malignant glioma).

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gliadel Uses Gliadel is used during brain surgery (craniotomy), to treat certain types of brain cancer (e.g., malignant glioma). Storage Store in a freezer at or below -4 degrees F (-20 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Unopened foil pouches may be kept at room temperature for 6 hours. Consult your pharmacist for details. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Photos Gliadel.jpg Gliadel Wafer Treatment Product GLIADEL® Wafer (polifeprosan 20 with 제품명, 글리아델웨이퍼(Gliadel How To Use After the tumor is surgically removed from the brain, Gliadel is implanted (by the surgeon) into the cavity left by the tumor. The number of wafers implanted depends on your medical condition. Follow all instructions for proper use and handling. Consult your pharmacist. Side Effects Headache, drowsiness, or nausea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: swelling or infection of the surgical site, fever, urinary tract infection, trouble speaking, seizures, muscle weakness, stiff neck, pain, mental/mood changes. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fainting, trouble sleeping, memory trouble or loss of memory, vision changes, unusual bruising or bleeding, severe stomach pain, chest pain. An allergic reaction to Gliadel is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice any other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: radiation therapy, any allergies. Gliadel may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. Gliadel is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using Gliadel. It is not known whether Gliadel passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Gliadel is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose Not applicable. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other cancer chemotherapy medication. Tell your doctor if you take any drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives), tranquilizers or anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine or tricyclics such as amitriptyline), anti- seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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