Proper Use
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Medicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before using this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.
Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
This medicine comes with a patient information insert. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Take the medicine with or without food at about the same time each day.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew, crush, or split it. Do not take this medicine if it is broken, cracked, or damaged.
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.
For women who have not reached menopause or are just starting menopause, your doctor may also give you luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone medicine together with this medicine.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
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For oral dosage form (tablets):
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For breast cancer:
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Adults—400 milligrams (mg) 2 times a day (at least 12 hours apart) for 4 days in a row, followed by 3 days of not taking it each week. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose and it is within 4 hours of the usual time, take it as soon as you can. Then go back to your regular schedule. If you miss a dose and it is more than 4 hours of your usual time, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
If you vomit after you take this medicine, do not take another dose. Wait and take your next dose at the regularly scheduled time.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Portions of this document last updated: Aug. 01, 2024
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