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Generic: pentostatin View All Brands Nipent An antibiotic/antineoplastic - It interferes with the growth of cancer cells				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? PENTOSTATIN (PEN toe stat in) is a chemotherapy drug. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells. It is usually used to treat hairy- cell leukemia. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: infection (especially virus infection such as chickenpox or herpes) kidney disease liver disease low blood counts like low platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells an unusual or allergic reaction to pentostatin, other chemotherapy, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This drug is given as an injection or infusion into a vein. It is administered in a hospital or clinic by a specially trained health care professional. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment. What may interact with this medicine? carmustine cyclophosphamide etoposide fludarabine medicines to increase blood counts like filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, sargramostim vaccines vidarabine Talk to your doctor or health care professional before taking any of these medicines: acetaminophen aspirin ibuprofen ketoprofen naproxen 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.
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