Oprelvekin
The following information is an educational aid only. It is not
intended as a medical advice for individual conditions or
treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before
following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and
effective for you.
(oh PREL ve kin)
Neumega®
Neumega
Biological Response Modulator; Human Growth Factor
Dangerous allergic reactions can occur. Tell healthcare provider about any fever, rash, feeling tired, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain, flu-like symptoms, sore throat, cough, or difficulty breathing. Do not restart this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction.
• If you have an allergy to oprelvekin or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• This medicine is used to increase platelet counts.
• Oprelvekin stimulates bone marrow to produce platelets.
• First dose is usually given 24 hours after you receive chemotherapy and is continued until your platelet count reaches a certain level.
• It should not be given at least 2 days before your next cancer treatment.
• This medicine is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
• Your healthcare provider may teach you how to give the shot.
• Take this medicine at a similar time of day.
• When making, do not shake.
• Wash hands before and after use.
• Throw away needles in needle/sharp disposal box and return box to healthcare provider when full.
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• If you have a fast heartbeat or are taking medicines to control your heartbeat, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have a weakened heart, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have high blood pressure, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have low potassium levels or if you are taking a water pill, talk with healthcare provider.
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
• Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred vision, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require you to be alert or have clear vision until you see how this medicine affects you.
• Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying position. Be careful climbing.
• Swelling in the back of the eye.
• Bone changes may rarely occur.
• Eye irritation.
• Fast heartbeat.
• Swelling.
• Headache.
• Feeling tired or weak.
• Anemia.
• Heart damage can rarely occur.
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Follow up with healthcare provider.
• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Chest pain or pressure, fast heartbeat, or passing out.
• Severe headache.
• Unusual bruising or bleeding.
• Sudden change in vision, eye pain, or irritation.
• Swelling of legs or belly.
• Feeling extremely tired or weak.
• Significant weight gain.
• Any rash.
• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
• Store unopened vials in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
• Use within 3 hours of making.
• Throw away any unused portion of opened vial after use.
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2006-10-13 14:44:15.0
Modified: 2009-08-25 09:16:33.0
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