Palifermin (Intravenous Route)

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Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to use it.

This medicine may cause some tumors (not blood or bone marrow tumors) to grow. Tell your doctor right away if you have had any other types of tumor or cancer.

Tell your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms after receiving this medicine: a rash, itching, reddening of the skin, swelling of the tongue, or unusual taste in your mouth.

Side Effects Proper Use
DR601059 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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