aloxi compatibility
What is the most important information I should know about Aloxi?
• Do not take Aloxi without first talking to your doctor if you have heartproblems or if you take other medicines aloxi compatibility. Aloxi can affect the way that the heartbeats, which can be dangerous aloxi compatibility.
What is Aloxi?
• Aloxi blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that may cause nauseaand vomiting aloxi compatibility.
• Aloxi is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy aloxi compatibility.
• Aloxi may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medicationguide aloxi compatibility.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Aloxi?
• Do not take Aloxi without first talking to your doctor if you:
· have low levels of potassium in the blood;
· have low levels of magnesium in the blood;
· are taking a diuretic (water pill);
· have a history of congenital QT syndrome; or
· are taking a medicine to treat an irregular heartbeat aloxi compatibility.
• Aloxi may affect the heart, especially if you have any of the conditionsor are taking any of the medicines listed above aloxi compatibility.
• Aloxi is in the FDA pregnancy category B aloxi compatibility. This means that it is not expectedto be harmful to an unborn baby aloxi compatibility. Do not take Aloxi without first talking toyour doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment aloxi compatibility.
• It is not known whether Aloxi passes into breast milk aloxi compatibility. Do not take Aloxiwithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby aloxi compatibility.
How should I take Aloxi?
• Aloxi is administered as an intravenous (into a vein) injection by ahealthcare provider aloxi compatibility. If you are administering Aloxi at home, your doctor willgive you detailed instructions regarding administration and storage aloxi compatibility.
• Aloxi is injected prior to administration of chemotherapy that may causenausea or vomiting aloxi compatibility.
• If you are injecting Aloxi at home, do not use any medication that isdiscolored, has particles in it, or appears different from previous doses ofthe medication aloxi compatibility.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Aloxi is intended to be used before administration of chemotherapy aloxi compatibility. Useof Aloxi during or following chemotherapy may not be effective aloxi compatibility. Contact yourhealthcare provider if a dose of Aloxi is missed aloxi compatibility.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected aloxi compatibility.
• Symptoms of a Aloxi overdose are not well known but might include seizures,difficulty breathing, pale or blue colored skin, and collapse aloxi compatibility.
What should I avoid while taking Aloxi?
• There are no restrictions on foods, beverages, or activities during treatmentwith Aloxi unless otherwise directed by your doctor aloxi compatibility.
What are the possible side effects of Aloxi?
• If you experience any of the following uncommon but serious side effects,stop taking Aloxi and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctorimmediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
· irregular heartbeats aloxi compatibility.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur aloxi compatibility. Continueto take Aloxi and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache;
· fatigue or dizziness;
· constipation; or
· diarrhea aloxi compatibility.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur aloxi compatibility. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome aloxi compatibility.
What other drugs will affect Aloxi?
• Do not take Aloxi without first talking to your doctor if you are takingany of the following medicines:
· a diuretic (water pill) such as furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex),torsemide (Demadex), chlorothiazide (Diuril), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril,Esidrix, Microzide, Oretic), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), indapamide(Lozol), metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn), amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone(Aldactone, Spironol), triamterene (Dyrenium), and others; or
· a medicine to treat irregular heartbeats such as amiodarone (Cordarone),bepridil (Vascor), disopyramide (Norpace), sotalol (Betapace), and others aloxi compatibility.
• You may not be able to take Aloxi, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above aloxi compatibility.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Aloxi aloxi compatibility. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products, during treatmentwith Aloxi aloxi compatibility.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Aloxi written for health professionalsthat you may read aloxi compatibility.
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