Precautions

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests are needed to check for unwanted effects.

If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before having a procedure to collect your blood. Female patients and male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control before having a procedure to collect your blood and for at least 6 months after the last dose.

This medicine may cause blood cancer (eg, myelodysplastic syndrome, acute myeloid leukemia). Check with your doctor right away if you have bone pain, chest pain, chills, cough or hoarseness, fever, lower back or side pain, painful or difficult urination, sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth, swollen glands, unusual bleeding or bruising, or unusual tiredness or weakness.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis, which may be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Check with your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat, trouble breathing or swallowing, or chest tightness while you are using this medicine.

Do not donate blood, organs, tissues, or cells at any time in the future.