Ixempra Kit

Name: Ixempra Kit

Uses of Ixempra Kit

  • It is used to treat breast cancer.
  • It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Ixempra Kit?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Very bad and sometimes deadly allergic side effects have rarely happened. Talk with your doctor.
  • Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how Ixempra Kit affects you.
  • You may have more chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu.
  • If you have upset stomach, throwing up, loose stools (diarrhea), or are not hungry, talk with your doctor. There may be ways to lower these side effects.
  • You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor.
  • Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
  • Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
  • This medicine has alcohol in it. Talk with the doctor.
  • Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions.
  • If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects.
  • This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant.
  • Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking Ixempra Kit.
  • If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking this medicine, call your doctor right away.

How is this medicine (Ixempra Kit) best taken?

Use Ixempra Kit as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

  • It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time.
  • Other drugs will be given with this medicine to help avoid side effects.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

  • Call your doctor to find out what to do.

How do I store and/or throw out Ixempra Kit?

  • If you need to store Ixempra Kit at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it.
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