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•Bleed or bruise more easily than normal
•Itching
•Cough with or without mucus
•Fast or abnormal heartbeats, dizziness or lightheadedness
•Increase in blood sugar, increased thirst, increased hunger, headaches, trouble thinking or concentrating, increased urination, blurred vision, tiredness or breath that smells like fruit
Always inform your health care provider if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Precautions:
•Before starting Zykadia™ treatment, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.).
•People who have diabetes or glucose intolerance or who take a corticosteroid medicine have an increased risk of high blood sugar. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions about monitoring your blood sugar.
•Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor's approval while taking Zykadia™.
•Inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or may be pregnant prior to starting this treatment. Pregnancy category D (Zykadia™ may be hazardous to the fetus. Women who are pregnant or become pregnant must be advised of the potential hazard to the fetus.)
•For both men and women: Do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking Zykadia™. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, are recommended during treatment and for at least 2 weeks after completing therapy. Discuss with your doctor when you may safely become pregnant or conceive a child after therapy.
•Do not breast feed while taking this medication.
•You should not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit during your treatment with Zykadia™. It may make the amount of Zykadia™ in your blood increase to a harmful level.
•Self-care tips:
•Drink at least two to three quarts of fluid every 24 hours, unless you are instructed otherwise.
•If you should experience nausea, take anti-nausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small frequent meals. Sucking on lozenges and chewing gum may also help.
•Avoid sun exposure. Wear SPF 15 (or higher) sun block and protective clothing.
•In general, drinking alcoholic beverages should be kept to a minimum or avoided completely. You should discuss this with your doctor.
•Get plenty of rest.
•Maintain good nutrition.
· You may be at risk of infection so try to avoid crowds or people with colds, and report fever or any other signs of infection immediately to your healthcare provider.
· Wash your hands often. Do not touch your eyes or the inside of your nose unless you have just washed your hands and have not touched anything else in the meantime.
· Ask your doctor or nurse before scheduling dental appointments or procedures.
· Use an electric razor to minimize bleeding.
· If you experience symptoms or side effects, be sure to discuss them with your health care team. They can prescribe medications and/or offer other suggestions that are effective in managing such problems.
Monitoring and testing:
You will be checked regularly by your health care professional while you are taking Zykadia™, to monitor side effects and check your response to therapy.
How this drug works:
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