Valstar - Valrubicin - Intravesical Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Valstar.
• Valstar
• val-REWB-eh-sin

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new dosing schedule.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Possible Side Effects

• For the first 24 hours of treatment, common side effects may occur such as red-colored urine and/or irritable bladder symptoms (painful urination, bladder spasm, urinary urgency and/or frequency).
• If any of these effects persist after 24 hours, contact your doctor immediately.
• Nausea, abdominal/stomach pain, diarrhea, headaches, weakness, malaise, dizziness, rash, chest pain, or back pain may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these very unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Valstar Storage Instructions

• Before mixing, store the solution between 36 and 45 degrees F (2-8 degrees C).
• Do not freeze or heat the vials.
• After dilution in IV fluids, valrubicin is stable for 12 hours at temperatures up to 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).

Medicinal Applications

• Valrubicin is used to treat bladder cancer when surgery is not yet indicated.
• If the cancer does not completely respond to treatment after 3 months, surgery may be recommended.

Valstar Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, biopsy, cystoscopy, urine cytology) will be performed to monitor your progress.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is placed in the bladder through a catheter, held in the bladder for two hours, and then released by urinating.
• Usually this drug is given once a week for six weeks, or use as directed by your doctor.
• This medication should be a clear red color.
• Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
• If either is present, do not use the liquid.
• This medication may not cure your cancer.
• Delaying surgery could lead to a more serious illness (metastatic cancer).
• Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
• Drink plenty of clear liquids (for example, water, juice) after using this medication.
• Use effective forms of birth control while using this medication.
• It is also recommended that men should not have sex during the time they are being treated with this medication.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.

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).

Read Before Using Valstar (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of.