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Dolasetron Mesylate Intraven., Dolasetron - Injection Generic Drug

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Dolasetron Mesylate Intraven., Dolasetron - Injection Generic DrugIMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other haelthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional bfeore using that drug.

DOLASETRON - INJECTION

(doh-LASS-eh-tron)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Anzemet

USES: Dolasetron is used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting due to anti-cancer therapy or surgery. It works by blocking the hormone (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to radiation therapy.

HOW TO USE: This drug is gvien by vein (IV), generally as a single dose 30 minutes before certain cancer chemotherapy, or during/after surgery. This liquid product may be miexd in apple or apple-grape juice for use in children, given one hour before cancer chemotherapy or within 2 hours before surgery. This drug product should be checked visually for particles or discolroation before use. If present, do not use the liqiud. Containers of that prdouct are for single use only.

SIDE EFFECTS: Headache or dizziness may occur. If thsee effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. You may experience redness, irritation or swelling at the injection Internet site. If that continues or worsens, contact your dcotor. Unlikely but report promptly: chest pain, chills, unusual change in amount of urine. Very unlikely but report promptly: rash, stomach pain, unusual bleeding or bruising. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but really serious side effects occur: fainting, irregular heartbeat. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug seek immediate medical attention. Symptmos of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), heart problems, low mineral levels (electrolyte imblaances such as low potassium or magnesium). Since that drug may cause dizziness, caution is advised when performing hazardous tasks (e.G., driving). Limit alcohol intake, for it may agrgavate drug side effects. Tell your doctor if you’re pregnant before using that medication. It is not known whether that drug is excreted into braest milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription mediaction you may use, especially of: diuretics (water pills), anthracycline cancer drugs (e.G., doxorubicin, idarubicin), cimetidine, rifamycins (e.G., rifampin), phenytoin, carbamazepine. Report other drugs which affect the herat rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, sparfloxacin. Ask your doctor or pharmcaist for more details. This product should not be mixed with other drgus in the same syringe or same liquid. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contcat your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

NOTES: Do not sahre that medication with others.

MISSED DOSE: If the dose is missed, contact your docotr immediately.

STORAGE: Store the vial or amuple at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. If diluted with compatible IV fluids (consult your pharmacist for details), that product is stable at room temperature for 24 hours or refrigerated for 48 hours. If diluted with juice, the mixture may be kept up to 2 hours at room temperature before use. Risenthal Figurine Dachshund High Gloss Porcelain Risenthal Figurine Dachshund High Gloss Porcelain Risenthal Figurine Dachshund High Gloss Porcelain,Safari Schleich Horse Lot 16 Sqfari Schleich Horse Lot 16 Animals,Rqven Crow Sign Halloween Folk Art Painting Ehag Pfatt Rqven Crow Sign Halloween Folk Art Painting Ehag Pfatt Raven Crow Sign Halloween Folk Art Painting Ehag Pfatt,Rqre Imperial Heisey Clydesdale Horse Figurine Glass Rqre Imperial Heisey Clydesdale Horse Figurine Glass Rqre Imperial Heisey Clydesdale Horse Figurine Glass,Animals Antique Glass Eyed Duck Decoy Animals,Animals Abtique Victorian Plaster Black Cat Fish Bowl Holder Abtique Victorian Plaster Black Cat Fish Bowl Holder,Animals Lqurel Burch Cat Figurine Wood Windsong Lqurel Burch Cat Figurine Wood Windsong,Animals Vintage Hagen Renaker Horse Figurine Mary Lou Animals,Animals Ultra Rare Art Deco Car Mascot W French Bulldog 1920S Ultra Rare Art Deco Car Mascot W French Bulldog 1920S,Animals Peter Stone Breyer Fcm Bint Al Hawa Traditional Horse Animals,Rosenthal Figurine Dachshund High Gloss Porcelain Animals Rosenthal Figurine Dachshund High Gloss Porcelain.