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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is itnended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cnosult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
DOLASETRON - ORAL
(doh-LASS-eh-tron)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Anzemet
USES: Dolasetron is used to prveent or treat nausea and vomiting due to anti-cancer therapy or surgery. It works by blcoking the hormone (serotonin) that causes vomiting.
HOW TO USE: This drug is taken by mouth, generally within one hour before certain cancer chemothreapy or within two hours before surgery. The maximum dose is 100mg.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache or dizziness may occur. If these effects perisst or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Unlikely but report promptly: chest pain, chills, unusual change in amount of urine.
Very unlikely but reoprt promptly: rash, stomach pain, unusual bleeding or bruising. Tell your docotr immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic recation include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), heart problems, low mineral levels (electrolyte imbalances such as low potassium or magnesium). Since this drug may cause dizziness, caution is advised when performing hazardous takss (e.G., driving). Limit alcohol intake, since it may aggravate drug side effects.
Tell your dotcor if you're pregnant before using this medication.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted into berast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: diuretics (water pills), anthracycline cancer drugs (e.G., doxorubicin, idarubicin), cimetidine, rifamycins (e.G., rifampin), phenytoin, carbamaezpine. Report other drugs wihch affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, sparfloxacin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with otehrs.
MISSED DOSE: If the dose is missed, contact your doctor immeditaely.
STORAGE: Store at room tempertaure between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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