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Generic Name : Sipuleucel-T Suspension
Pronunciation : SI-pu-LOO-sel-TEE
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International- Provenge. This medication is an autologous blood cell and immune cell activator combination, prescribed for advanced prostate cancer. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : IV- The recommended course is 3 complete doses, given at approximately 2-week intervals. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart or lung disease, stroke, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common - Chills, fatigue, fever, back, nausea, joint ache, and headache. Central Nervous System - Tingling, dizziness, pain in extremity, asthenia, hot flush, insomnia, tremor, tingling. Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite. Musculoskeletal - Muscle spasms, neck pain, bone pain. Genitourinary - Blood in urine, urinary tract infection. Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, cough, upper respiratory tract infection. Heart - Fluid retention, high blood pressure. Skin - Rash, sweating. Metabolic - Weight decreased, anemia. * Avoid excess dosage. |
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