الأدوية والمكملات الغذائية

Precautions

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests will be needed to check for unwanted effects.

Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting this medicine. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 1 week after the last dose to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.

Some women who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

Pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas) may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have bloating, chills, constipation, dark urine, fast heartbeat, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back, upset stomach, vomiting, or yellow eyes or skin.

Check with your doctor right away if you have chest discomfort or pain, dizziness, decreased urine output, fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, numbness or weakness on one side of the body, pain in the arms, legs, back, neck, or jaw, problems with vision, speech, or walking, rapid weight gain, swelling of the feet or lower legs, sudden or severe headache, trouble breathing, or unusual tiredness or weakness. These could be symptoms of a serious heart or blood vessel problem (eg, blood clots, heart attack, heart failure, stroke).

This medicine may cause hypertension (high blood pressure). Check with your doctor right away if you have blurred vision, dizziness, headache, nervousness, pounding in the ears, or slow or fast heartbeat.

This medicine lowers the number of some types of blood cells in your body. Because of this, you may bleed or get infections more easily. To help with these problems, avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Wash your hands often. Stay away from rough sports or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or injured. Brush and floss your teeth gently. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions. Check with your doctor right away if you have chest tightness, cough, dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat, fever, skin rash or redness, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, or trouble breathing or swallowing.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.