mechlorethamine (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Mustargen, mechlorethamine hcl, more...Nitrogen Mustard

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatricGeriatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

powder for injection

  • 10mg/vial

Cancers

Leukemia/Lymphomas/Polycythemia Vera/Mycosis Fungoides/Bronchogenic Carcinoma

0.4 mg/kg IV divided over 2 or 4 days  

Combo treatment (MOPP regimen): 6 mg/m²/day IV days 1 and 8 q4Weeks

Do not repeat course until WBC >1000/mm³ & platelets >50 k/mm³

Metastatic Carcinoma

Intracavitary: 0.4 mg/kg once  

Intrapericardial: 0.2 mg/kg once

Mycosis Fungoides (Orphan)

Orphan indication sponsor

  • Yaupon Therapeutics, Inc; 259 Radnor Chester Road; Radnor, PA 19087

Administration

Monitor

  • CBC, renal, hepatic, & bone marrow functions
  • Adjust subsequent dose based on WBC, platelet counts

Other Indication & Uses

Intrapleural, intraperitoneal, intrapericardial

Off-label: Cutaneous mycosis fungoides (topical application)

Safety & efficacy not established

Cancers

Leukemia/Lymphomas/Polycythemia Vera/Mycosis Fungoides/Bronchogenic Carcinoma

0.4 mg/kg IV divided over 2 or 4 days  

Combo treatment (MOPP regimen): 6 mg/m²/day IV days 1 and 8 q4Weeks

Do not repeat course until WBC >1000/mm³ & plateletes >50 k/mm³

Metastatic Carcinoma

Intracavitary: 0.4 mg/kg once  

Intrapericardial: 0.2 mg/kg once

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            Contraindicated (15)

            • adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • BCG vaccine live

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • cholera vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of cholera vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • measles (rubeola) vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of measles (rubeola) vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • rotavirus oral vaccine, live

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of rotavirus oral vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • rubella vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of rubella vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • typhoid polysaccharide vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of typhoid polysaccharide vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • typhoid vaccine live

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • varicella virus vaccine live

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of varicella virus vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • yellow fever vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of yellow fever vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • zoster vaccine live

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of zoster vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            Serious - Use Alternative (18)

            • axicabtagene ciloleucel

              mechlorethamine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • brexucabtagene autoleucel

              mechlorethamine, brexucabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ciltacabtagene autoleucel

              mechlorethamine, ciltacabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fingolimod

              mechlorethamine increases effects of fingolimod by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of fingolimod and other immunosuppressants when possible. If combined, closely monitor patients for additive immunosuppressant effects (eg, infections). When switching to fingolimod after discontinuation of another immunosuppressant, consider the duration of action of the discontinued drug to avoid additive immunosuppressive effects.

            • idecabtagene vicleucel

              mechlorethamine, idecabtagene vicleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • lisocabtagene maraleucel

              mechlorethamine, lisocabtagene maraleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • natalizumab

              mechlorethamine, natalizumab. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant therapy is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression. Use caution when switching patients from long-acting therapies with immune effects.

            • nivolumab

              mechlorethamine, nivolumab. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of immunosuppressants (eg, systemic corticosteroids) prior to initiation of nivolumab. Use of immunosuppressants after administration of nivolumab (eg, for treatment of immune-related adverse reactions) is unlikely to affect nivolumab efficacy.

            • ocrelizumab

              mechlorethamine, ocrelizumab. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • palifermin

              palifermin increases toxicity of mechlorethamine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Palifermin should not be administered within 24 hrbefore, during infusion of, or within 24 hr after administration of antineoplastic agents. Coadministration of palifermin within 24 hr of chemotherapy resulted in increased severity and duration of oral mucositis.

            • pimecrolimus

              mechlorethamine, pimecrolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant therapy is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression. Use caution when switching patients from long-acting therapies with immune effects.

            • ropeginterferon alfa 2b

              ropeginterferon alfa 2b, mechlorethamine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Myelosuppressive agents can produce additive myelosuppression. Avoid use and monitor patients receiving the combination for effects of excessive myelosuppression.

            • tacrolimus ointment

              mechlorethamine, tacrolimus ointment. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant therapy is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression. Use caution when switching patients from long-acting therapies with immune effects.

            • tisagenlecleucel

              mechlorethamine, tisagenlecleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tofacitinib

              mechlorethamine will increase the level or effect of tofacitinib by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use in combination with potent immunosuppressants; concurrent use with antirheumatic doses of methotrexate or nonbiologic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) is permitted. Agents considered as potent immunosuppressants are not specified, but lower corticosteroid doses (ie, equivalent to prednisone 10 mg/day or less), leflunomide, and antirheumatic doses of methotrexate were permitted in clinical studies.

            • trastuzumab deruxtecan

              mechlorethamine, trastuzumab deruxtecan. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of deferiprone with other drugs known to be associated with neutropenia or agranulocytosis; if an alternative is not possible, monitor absolute neutrophil count more frequently.

            Monitor Closely (68)

            • amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate

              mechlorethamine increases toxicity of amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for possible increases in renal toxicity, bronchospasm, and hypotension if amphotericin is given concomitantly with mechlorethamine.

            • amphotericin B deoxycholate

              mechlorethamine increases toxicity of amphotericin B deoxycholate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for possible increases in renal toxicity, bronchospasm, and hypotension if amphotericin is given concomitantly with mechlorethamine.

            • amphotericin B liposomal

              mechlorethamine increases toxicity of amphotericin B liposomal by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for possible increases in renal toxicity, bronchospasm, and hypotension if amphotericin is given concomitantly with mechlorethamine.

            • amphotericin B phospholipid complex

              mechlorethamine increases toxicity of amphotericin B phospholipid complex by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for possible increases in renal toxicity, bronchospasm, and hypotension if amphotericin is given concomitantly with mechlorethamine.

            • anthrax vaccine adsorbed

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of anthrax vaccine adsorbed by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • baricitinib

              mechlorethamine, baricitinib. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections. .

            • bendamustine

              bendamustine, mechlorethamine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive myelosuppression.

            • chlorambucil

              chlorambucil, mechlorethamine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive myelosuppression.

            • clozapine

              mechlorethamine, clozapine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mechlorethamine may enhance the toxicities of myelosuppressive agents. Monitor for increased risk of myelosuppression.

            • corticotropin

              mechlorethamine, corticotropin. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • cyclophosphamide

              cyclophosphamide, mechlorethamine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with mechlorethamine may increase the risk of immunosuppression and myelosuppression.

              mechlorethamine, cyclophosphamide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with mechlorethamine may increase the risk of immunosuppression and myelosuppression.

            • deferiprone

              deferiprone, mechlorethamine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mechlorethamine may enhance the toxicities of myelosuppressive agents. Monitor for increased risk of myelosuppression.

            • dengue vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of dengue vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies (eg, irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, corticosteroids [greater than physiologic doses]) may reduce immune response to dengue vaccine.

            • denosumab

              mechlorethamine, denosumab. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

              mechlorethamine, denosumab. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • echinacea

              echinacea decreases effects of mechlorethamine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Echinacea is reported possess immunostimulatory activity demonstrated by activation of macrophages (releasing interleukin-1), and proliferation of B-lymphocytes; theoretically, may oppose the therapeutic effects of immunosuppressants.

            • guselkumab

              mechlorethamine, guselkumab. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • hepatitis A vaccine inactivated

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of hepatitis A vaccine inactivated by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • hepatitis a/b vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of hepatitis a/b vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • hepatitis b vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of hepatitis b vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • HIV vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of HIV vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • ifosfamide

              ifosfamide, mechlorethamine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with mechlorethamine may increase the risk of immunosuppression and myelosuppression.

            • infliximab

              mechlorethamine, infliximab. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections. .

            • influenza A (H5N1) vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza A (H5N1) vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza A (H5N1) vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • influenza virus vaccine (H5N1), adjuvanted

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine (H5N1), adjuvanted by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine (H5N1), adjuvanted by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • influenza virus vaccine trivalent

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • isavuconazonium sulfate

              mechlorethamine and isavuconazonium sulfate both decrease immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ixekizumab

              mechlorethamine, ixekizumab. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections. .

            • Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • leflunomide

              mechlorethamine increases toxicity of leflunomide by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider not using a leflunomide loading dose in patients receiving other immunosuppressants. Monitor for bone marrow suppression at least monthly in patients concomitantly using leflunomide and another immunosuppressant.

            • meningococcal A C Y and W-135 diphtheria conjugate vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of meningococcal A C Y and W-135 diphtheria conjugate vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • meningococcal group B vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of meningococcal group B vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of meningococcal group B vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • mycophenolate

              mechlorethamine, mycophenolate. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections. .

            • ofatumumab SC

              ofatumumab SC, mechlorethamine. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider the risk of additive immune system effects when coadministering immunosuppressive therapies with coadministration. When switching from therapies with immune effects, take into account the duration and mechanism of action of these therapies when initiating ofatumumab SC.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin, mechlorethamine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive myelosuppression.

            • pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • poliovirus vaccine inactivated

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of poliovirus vaccine inactivated by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • rabies vaccine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of rabies vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • rituximab

              mechlorethamine, rituximab. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with mechlorethamine may increase the risk of immunosuppression and myelosuppression.

            • rituximab-hyaluronidase

              mechlorethamine, rituximab-hyaluronidase. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with mechlorethamine may increase the risk of immunosuppression and myelosuppression.

            • roflumilast

              roflumilast will increase the level or effect of mechlorethamine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • sarilumab

              mechlorethamine, sarilumab. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • secukinumab

              mechlorethamine, secukinumab. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • siltuximab

              mechlorethamine, siltuximab. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • siponimod

              siponimod and mechlorethamine both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if coadministered because of additive immunosuppressive effects during such therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.

            • sipuleucel-T

              mechlorethamine, sipuleucel-T. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • sirolimus

              mechlorethamine, sirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with mechlorethamine may increase the risk of immunosuppression and myelosuppression.

            • tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            • thalidomide

              mechlorethamine, thalidomide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with mechlorethamine may increase the risk of immunosuppression and myelosuppression.

            • thioguanine

              mechlorethamine, thioguanine. pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with mechlorethamine may increase the risk of immunosuppression and myelosuppression.

            • thiotepa

              mechlorethamine, thiotepa. pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with mechlorethamine may increase the risk of immunosuppression and myelosuppression.

            • tocilizumab

              mechlorethamine, tocilizumab. Either increases levels of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • trastuzumab

              trastuzumab, mechlorethamine. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy. .

            • trastuzumab deruxtecan

              trastuzumab deruxtecan, mechlorethamine. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy. .

            • ustekinumab

              mechlorethamine, ustekinumab. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • vedolizumab

              mechlorethamine, vedolizumab. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • zoster vaccine recombinant

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of zoster vaccine recombinant by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with immunosuppressant therapy reduced efficacy of the vaccine may occur. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before initiation or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued. .

            Minor (3)

            • digoxin

              mechlorethamine will decrease the level or effect of digoxin by Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Antineoplastic agents that cause significant mucositis/stomatitis may be more likely to impair digoxin tablet absorption

            • vitamin A

              vitamin A, mechlorethamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Antioxidants such as vitamin A enhance the efficacy, and reduce toxicity, of antineoplastic drugs.

            • vitamin E

              vitamin E, mechlorethamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Antioxidants such as vitamin E enhance the efficacy, and reduce toxicity, of antineoplastic drugs.

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            Adverse Effects

            > 10%

            Severe nausea/vomiting (90%)

            Frequency Not Defined

            Vertigo

            Chills

            Fever

            Tinnitus

            Thrombosis

            Angioedema

            Dyspnea

            Hemolytic anemia

            Hyperuricemia

            Myelosuppression

            Jaundice

            IV site pain

            Skin rash

            Dermatitis

            Erythema multiforme

            Urticaria

            Fertility impairment

            Amenorrhea

            Oligomenorrhea

            Azoospermia

            Oligozoospermia

            Allergic reactions

            Anaphylaxis

            Alopecia

            Aggravation of amyloidosis

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            Warnings

            Black Box Warnings

            Caution in handling and disposing of the drug

            The drug should be administered under the supervision of an experienced cancer chemotherapy physician

            If extravasation occurs, it may cause severe tissue damage, leading to ulceration and necrosis

            Avoid exposure during pregnancy

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity, history of anaphylaxis

            Active infection

            Cautions

            Amyloidosis

            Blood coagulation disorder may occur

            Bone marrow depression (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia)-potential contraindication in CLL

            Risk of hyperuricemia

            Bone & nervous tissue tumors have responded poorly to therapy

            Vesicant (avoid extravasation)

            Avoid pregnancy

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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy Category: D

            Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk, do not nurse

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Inhibits DNA & RNA synthesis, via formation of carbonium ions; cross links DNA strands (interstrand and intrastrand crosslinking) causing miscoding breakage and subsequently DNA replication failure

            Pharmacokinetics

            Half-life elimination: <1 min

            Metabolism: Extensive (within minutes; rapid demethylation and hydrolysis)

            Excretion: Urine

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            Administration

            IV Incompatibilities

            Solution: D5W, NS

            • However only 10% drug loss in both fluids

            Additive: methohexital

            Y-site: allopurinol, cefepime

            IV Compatibilities

            Y-site: amifostine, aztreonam, filgrastim, fludarabine, granisetron, melphalan, ondansetron, sargramostim, teniposide, vinorelbine

            IV Preparation

            Must be used fresh, solution is stable for only 1 hr after dilution & must be administered within 1 hr

            Do not use if solution is discolored or if water droplets visible prior to reconstitution

            Dilute powder with 10 mL SWI to a final concentration of 1 mg/mL; may be diluted in up to 100 mL NS for intracavitary administration

            Standard dilution

            • IV push: dose/syringe (concentration: 1 mg/mL)
            • Maximum syringe for IVP is 30 mL & syringe should be <75% full

            IV Administration

            Vesicant, do not give IM/SC

            Margin of error is very slight

            Administer IVP through sidearm of free flowing IV (preferred) or direct injection into vein over a few min

            Flush with 5-10 mL NS

            Extravasation Management

            Sodium thiosulfate1/6 M is specific antidote for nitrogen mustard extravasations

            • Mix 4 mL of 10% sodium thiosulfate with 6 mL SWI (or 1.6 mL 25% Na-thiosulfate with 8.4 mL SWI)
            • Aspirate residual drug & remove needle
            • Inject antidote (2 mL for every 1 mg of drug extravasated) into SC tissue clockwise into infiltrated area using 25 gauge needle
            • Time is essential in treating extravasation
            • Heat & cold not proven effective

            Storage

            Store intact vials at room temp

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            BRAND FORM. UNIT PRICE PILL IMAGE
            Valchlor topical
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            0.016 % gel

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            Patient Handout

            Patient Education
            mechlorethamine topical

            MECHLORETHAMINE - TOPICAL

            (ME-klor-ETH-a-meen)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Valchlor

            USES: This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma). Mechlorethamine belongs to a class of drugs known as alkylating agents. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells that cause the skin condition.

            HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using mechlorethamine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Use this medication as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. After taking this medication out of the refrigerator, apply it within 30 minutes, and be sure to return it to the refrigerator right after each use. Apply a small amount of medication to completely dry skin at least 4 hours before or 30 minutes after showering or washing. Let the treated area(s) dry for 5 to 10 minutes before covering with clothing. You may apply moisturizers to the treated area(s) 2 hours before or 2 hours after applying mechlorethamine.If someone helps you apply this medication, they must wear disposable gloves. If you are applying it to yourself, you can wear disposable gloves but you do not have to. After applying, wash your hands right away, even if you have worn gloves (see also Side Effects section). Safely throw away any used gloves in the trash.Do not cover the treated area with tight dressings or plastic bandages. Ask your doctor whether you may cover the treated area loosely with gauze.Avoid getting this medication in or around the eyes or eyelids. It can cause pain, burns, blurred vision, and even blindness. Also, do not apply this medication inside the nose or mouth. If you accidentally get this medication in the eyes, rinse for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water, normal saline, or an eye wash solution and get medical help right away (including exam by an eye doctor). If you get this medication in the nose or mouth, rinse for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water and tell the doctor right away.Use this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often than directed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase.This medication is flammable until dry. Let the medication dry before smoking or going near an open flame.Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Skin irritation, itching, blisters, burning, redness, pain, swelling, tenderness, or darkening of skin where you have applied medication may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection (such as skin ulcers/pus, fever, chills).Very rarely, people who are treated with or who have had contact with this medication have developed other skin cancers. Tell your doctor right away if you, or someone who has helped you apply this medication, notice any new skin lesions or unusual skin changes. Ask your doctor for details.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before using mechlorethamine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: red/irritated/infected/open sores on skin.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using mechlorethamine. Mechlorethamine may harm an unborn baby. Men and women using this medication should ask about reliable forms of birth control during treatment. If you or your partner becomes pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

            OVERDOSE: This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as hematocrit, complete blood counts) may be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store in the refrigerator, but away from food. With clean hands, put this medication back in the original box and return it to the refrigerator right after each use. Use/discard this medication within 60 days. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised April 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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