Precautions
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It is very important that your doctor check your progress closely while you are receiving this medicine to make sure that it is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Your doctor may want you to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) before or during treatment.
Receiving this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. If you are a woman who can bear children, your doctor may give you a pregnancy test before you start using this medicine to make sure you are not pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control while you are receiving this medicine and for at least 4 months after the last dose to keep from getting pregnant. Males who are taking this medicine, with female partners who can become pregnant, must use effective birth control during and for at least 6 months after the last dose of this medicine. If you think you have become pregnant while receiving the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.
Check with your doctor immediately if blurred vision or any other change in vision, difficulty in reading, dry eyes, or eye redness, irritation, or pain occurs during or after treatment. These may be symptoms of a serious eye problem (eg, ocular toxicity). Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
This medicine will lower the number of some types of blood cells in your body. Because of this, you may bleed more easily. Stay away from rough sports or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or injured. Brush and floss your teeth gently. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers.
This medicine may cause infusion-related reactions, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you start to have a fever, chill or shaking, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing, itching or skin rash, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat after receiving this medicine.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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