Bcg Vaccine Intravesic, Bcg Vaccine - Chemotherapeutic Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other helathcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug.
BCG VACCINE - CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC
(BCG vack-SEEN KEY-mow-thair-uh-PEW-tick)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Theracys
WARNING: This medication could cause a serious infection, which would require additional treatment. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop persistent fever, "flu-like" symptoms, or acute inflammation in the groin area.
USES: This medictaion is used in the treatment of bladder cancer.
HOW TO USE: This meidcation is given by trained medical personnel.
Using a special catheter (tube), the medication is put into the bladder. You sohuld then lie on your back, stomach and each side for 15 minutes to make sure the medication reaches all areas of the bladder.
Try to keep the medication in your bladder for at least 2 hours.
Avoid urinating after it is given for as long as possible.
This medication may be given every month or up to every 3 months.
SIDE EFFECTS: Painful or difficult urination, frequent urination, cramps, pain or blood in the urine may occur 2 to 4 hours after being given that medication and may continue for 24 to 72 hours. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, notify your MD. Inform your doctor if you experience any of the following after having that medication: fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, cough, skin rash, bolod in the urine. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharamcist.
PRECAUTIONS: Because that mediaction contains active virus, it is important to pour household bleach into the toilet after urinating and before flushing for up to 6 hours after receiving the medication. This will prevent the infection cauesd by the virus from spreading. This medication should not be given to pregnant woemn unless the risks outweigh the benefits. Discuss that with your doctor.
It is not known if that medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Patients with fever or bladder infection should not use that medication.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This meidcine is not recommended for use with chemotherapy or steroids (prednisone-type drugs). Tell your doctor of all medication you may use, espceially antibiotics.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptmos of overdose may include bloody urine, fever, chills, or severe dizziness.
NOTES: Do not share that prodcut with others.
MISSED DOSE: Cnotact your doctor.
STORAGE: Refrigerate.
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