Rhofade
Warnings
What may interact with RHOFADE?
This medication may interact with the following:
-Certain medications to treat an enlarged prostate, such as alfuzosin, doxazosin, prazosin, and terazosin
-Certain medications to treat blood pressure and heart disease, such as ace-inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, digoxin, and diuretics
-MAOIs, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine
What should I tell my health care provider before I take RHOFADE
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diabetes
-Glaucoma
-Heart disease
-High or low blood pressure
-History of stroke
-Raynaud's phenomenon
-Scleroderma
-Sjogren's syndrome
-Thromboangiitis obliterans
-Thyroid disease
-Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
-An unusual or allergic reaction to oxymetazoline, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using RHOFADE?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication can make certain skin conditions worse. Only use it for conditions for which your care team has prescribed.
Do not get this medication in your eyes or on your lips. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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