on.
It is not known whether Vumon passes into breast milk. Therefore there is a possibility that the breast-fed baby may be affected.
If you are not sure whether you should start having Vumon, talk to your doctor.
Before you are given it
Tell your doctor if you have allergies to:
any other medicines
any other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes
Tell your doctor if you have or have had any medical conditions, especially the following:
liver problems
kidney problems
heart problems, including a heart attack
lung problems, including asthma
blood disorder with a reduced number of red or white blood cells
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or you or your partner intend to become pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell them before you start having Vumon.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines and Vumon may interfere with each other, especially medicines used in the management of seizures or epilepsy, such as phenytoin and phenobarbital. Also ensure that your doctor knows if you are taking tolbutamide, sodium salicylate or sulfamethiazole.
These medicines may be affected by Vumon, or may affect how well it works. You may need different amounts of your medicine, or you may need to have different medicines. Your doctor will advise you.
Vumon when used in combination with other medicines or radiation therapy may further depress your immune system.
Your doctor may have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while having Vumon.
How Vumon is given
How much is given
Your doctor will decide what dose you will receive. This depends on your condition and other factors, such as your weight, kidney function and other chemotherapy medicines you are being given.
Vumon may be given alone or in combination with other drugs.
Several courses of Vumon therapy may be needed depending on your response to treatment.
Additional treatment may not be repeated until your blood cell numbers return to acceptable levels and any uncontrolled effects have been controlled.
Ask your doctor if you want to know more about the dose of Vumon you receive.
How it is given
Vumon is given as an infusion (drip) into your veins.
How long it is given
The number of days of treatment you will receive and the rest period in between each treatment will be decided by your doctor. This is called one cycle of chemotherapy. Your doctor will decide how many of these cycles you will need.
If you take too much (overdose)
As Vumon is given to you under the supervision of your doctor, it is very unlikely that you will receive too much. However, if you experience any side effects after being given Vumon, tell your doctor or nurse immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital.
You may need urgent medical attention.
Symptoms of a Vumon overdose include the side effects listed below in the "Side Effects" section, but are usually of a more severe nature.
While you are using Vumon
Things you must do
Be sure to keep all your doctor's appointments so your progress can be checked.
Your doctor may want to check your blood pressure and do some blood and other tests from time to time to check on your progress and detect any unwanted side effects.
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