Hexalen - Altretamine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Hexalen.
• Hexalen
• al-TRET-uh-meen

What To Do In Case Of 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.

Hexalen Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) as directed away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or weakness may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is taken by mouth as directed usually after meals and at bedtime.
• This is usually taken in a cycle for 14 or 21 days then stopped for 14 or 21 days.
• Do not increase your dose, take this more often or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Medicinal Applications

• Altretamine is an anticancer medication used to treat ovarian cancer.

Read Before Using Hexalen (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Warning

• Because altretamine can cause blood problems (for example, bone marrow suppression, thrombocytopenia), blood tests must be done before starting this drug and at least once a month thereafter.
• This drug can also cause nervous system problems; therefore, nervous system tests must be done during treatment with this drug.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop signs of blood disorders or nervous system problems such as persistent fever or sore throat, easy bruising or bleeding, loss of coordination, mood changes, dizziness, tingling of the hands or feet.

Hexalen Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication may affect your blood and nervous system.
• Laboratory tests will be done regularly while taking this medication to guide therapy and monitor for possible side effects.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of.