Empliciti
Warnings
What may interact with Empliciti?
Interactions have not been studied.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Empliciti
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Hepatic disease
-Infection
-An unusual or allergic reaction to elotuzumab, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Empliciti?
You condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
This medication may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon as chemotherapy can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Report any side effects. Continue your course of treatment even though you feel ill unless your care team tells you to stop.
This medication can cause serious allergic reactions. To reduce the risk, your care team may give you other medications to take before receiving this one. Be sure to follow the directions from your care team.
You may need blood work while taking this medication.
This medication can affect the results of some tests used to determine treatment response; extra tests may be needed to evaluate response.
Talk to your care team about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancer if you take this medication.
Talk to your care team if you wish to become pregnant or think you might be pregnant. This medication can cause serious birth defects if taken during pregnancy. A reliable form of contraception is recommended while taking this medication. Talk to your care team about effective forms of contraception.
Do not breast-feed while taking this medication.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This medication is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.
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