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ROMIDEPSIN (ROE mi DEP sin) is a chemotherapy drug. It treats cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine is for 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.
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Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-antiviral medications for HIV or AIDS
-medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole
-medicines for tuberculosis
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-birth control pills
-dexamethasone
-dofetilide
-medicines for irregular heart beat like amiodarone, bepridil, encainide, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine
-medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-St. John's Wort
-warfarin
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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Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. It may be some time before you see the benefit from this medicine.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your health care provider for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
If you have hepatitis B, talk to your health care provider if you plan to stop this medicine. The symptoms of hepatitis B may get worse if you stop this medicine.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 1 month after stopping it. Women should inform their health care provider if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Men should not father a child while taking this medicine or for 1 month after stopping it. There is a potential for serious harm to an unborn child. Talk to your health care provider for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine or for 1 week after stopping it.
Birth control may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your health care provider about using an extra method of birth control.
This medicine may make it more difficult to get pregnant or father a child. Talk to your health care provider if you are concerned about your fertility.
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It is important not to miss a dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
-allergic reactions (skin rash; itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
-heartbeat rhythm changes (trouble breathing; chest pain; dizziness; fast, irregular heartbeat)
-infection (fever, chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine)
-low red blood cell counts (trouble breathing; feeling faint; lightheaded, falls; unusually weak or tired)
-tumor lysis syndrome (nausea, vomiting, confusion, shortness of breath, seizures, irregular heartbeat, dark urine, tiredness, muscle pain, or joint pain)
-unusual bleeding or bruising
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-changes in taste
-constipation
-diarrhea
-lack or loss of appetite
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.
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