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from eMedTV.comDrug Interactions With Jevtana
Jevtana can potentially react with a few other medicines (see Jevtana Drug Interactions).Important Information for Your Healthcare Provider
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to receiving this medication if you have:- Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
- Liver disease, such as liver failure, hepatitis, or cirrhosis
- Low blood counts
- Any allergies, including to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
- Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Jevtana and Pregnancy)
- Breastfeeding (see Jevtana and Breastfeeding).
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
(Click Jevtana Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not receive the drug.)
What If I Receive an Overdose?
An overdose of this medication is quite serious, as it could cause dangerously low blood counts.(Click Jevtana Overdose for more information.)
How Should Jevtana Be Stored?
Undiluted Jevtana is stored at room temperature. Your healthcare provider must dilute the medication twice before your infusion. Once fully diluted, the IV can be stored at room temperature for up to 8 hours or under refrigeration for up to 24 hours (including the 1-hour infusion time).
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD