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Generic: BCG vaccine View All Brands TheraCys, Tice BCG Vaccine An antineoplastic - This medicine stimulates the immune system to ward off cancer cells				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? antibiotics medicines to suppress your immune system like chemotherapy agents or corticosteroids medicine to treat tuberculosis This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor for checks on your progress. This drug may make you feel generally unwell. Contact your doctor if your symptoms last more than 2 days or if they get worse. Call your doctor right away if you have a severe or unusual symptom. Infection can be spread to others through contact with this medicine. To prevent the spread of infection follow your doctor's directions carefully after treatment. For the first 6 hours after each treatment, sit down on the toilet to urinate. After urinating, add 2 cups of bleach to the toilet bowl and let set for 15 minutes before flushing. Wash your hands before and after using the restroom. Drink water or other fluids as directed after treatment with this medicine. Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast- feed an infant while taking this medicine. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue signs of infection - fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine signs of decreased red blood cells - unusually weak or tired, fainting spells, lightheadedness blood in urine breathing problems cough eye pain, redness flu- like symptoms joint pain bladder- area pain for more than 2 days after treatment trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine vomiting yellowing of the eyes or skin Side effects that usually do not require immediate medical attention (report these side effects to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): bladder spasm burning when passing urine within 2 days of treatment feel need to pass urine often or wake up at night to pass urine loss of appetite This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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