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U.S. Brand Names
Vesanoid® [DSC]
Canadian Brand Names
Vesanoid®
Mexican Brand Names
Vesanoid
Pharmacologic Category
Antineoplastic Agent, Miscellaneous; Retinoic Acid Derivative
What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?
• Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant. Your healthcare provider will talk about the risk before starting you on this medicine. Use two effective forms of birth control 1 month before starting this medicine and for 1 month after treatment ends. A pregnancy test should be done to show that you are NOT pregnant before starting this medicine and every month while you are taking it. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, call healthcare provider right away.
• This medicine can cause a high white blood cell count. You will be monitored closely by healthcare provider.
• This medicine can cause a condition called retinoic-acid-APL syndrome. Severe problems can occur in some patients who develop this condition. Call healthcare provider right away if you have fever, difficulty breathing, or weight gain.
• This medicine does not mix well with many medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to tretinoin, vitamin A, or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
• If you are breast-feeding.
How does it work?
• Tretinoin injures cancer cells causing their death.
How is it best taken?
• Take this medicine with food.
• Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
• Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2005-04-07 17:25:00.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:26:33.0
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