Effects of this medicine
This medicine, a combination with humanized anti-CD33 antibodies and derivative of anti-tumor antibiotics, has an anti-tumor effect through cytocidal activation by ingesting into the leukemia cell that expresses CD33 antigen.
Usually, used for treatment of recurrent or refractory CD33-positive acute myelocytic leukemia.
|
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
-
If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you have: liver disorder, renal disorder, infection, lung disorder.
-
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
-
If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
|
Possible adverse reactions to this medicine
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include fever, nausea, dullness, loss of appetite, vomiting, chill, headache, nose bleeding, weight loss, infection, tachycardia, sepsis (chill, fever, breathing difficulty), feeling of weakness, diarrhea and abdominal pain. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
-
chill, fever, nausea [infusion reaction]
-
dullness, fever, bleeding tendency [hematological disorder (myelosuppression, etc.)]
-
sudden high fever with trembling, palpitation, discomfort in the chest [infection]
-
headache, abdominal pain, vomiting blood [bleeding]
-
dullness, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes [liver disorder]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
|
