Pentostatin Intraven. - Pentostatin - Injection Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Pentostatin Intraven.
• Nipent
• pen-toh-STAT-in

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given by vein (IV), usually every other week; or use as directed by your doctor.
• The duration of therapy depends on your response to therapy.
• Due to potential of certain serious side effects, do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Consult your pharmacist for details.
• You should receive 500 to 1000 ml of fluid by vein before receiving the drug and an additional 500 ml after.
• This is done to minimize certain side effects.
• Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids.
• Ask your pharmacist if you have questions regarding the use of this medication.
• Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
• If either is present, do not use the liquid.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

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

Warning

• The use of doses higher than specified by the manufacturer is not recommended.
• Severe kidney, liver, lung, and central nervous system problems (toxicities) have occurred in some studies when using higher than recommended doses.
• This drug is not recommended for use with fludarabine.
• The use of pentostatin in combination with fludarabine has caused severe lung problems in some cases leading to death.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Read Before Using Pentostatin Intraven. (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

Pentostatin Intraven. Miscellaneous Notes

• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, blood) will be performed frequently to monitor for side effects and response to treatment.
• Keep all scheduled medical appointments.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea may occur.
• If this effect persists or worsens, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include trouble breathing; yellowing eyes or skin; or decrease in amount of urine.

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).

Medicinal Applications

• Pentostatin is used to treat certain types of cancer (for example, hairy cell leukemia).

Pentostatin Intraven. Storage Instructions

• Store in a refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• After mixing and dilution in correct IV fluids (consult your pharmacist for details), the drug is stable at room temperature for 8 hours.
• Discard any unused liquid.