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A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a hospital. It is given through a needle placed into one of your veins. This medicine must be given slowly, so the IV tube will need to stay in place for at least 30 minutes. It is usually given one time for 28 days.
This medicine should come with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
You may receive medicines to help prevent nausea before and during treatment with this medicine.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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