IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Table of Contents
- Uses and How to Use
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Medication Interactions
- Dosage and Storage
- Medication Images
Pronounced: (ROE-mi-DEP-sin)
Romidepsin IV Uses
Romidepsin is used to treat a certain type of cancer (CTCL-cutaneous T-cell lymphoma). Romidepsin works by stopping the growth of cancer cells.
How To Use Romidepsin IV
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before your first romidepsin treatment and each time you get another dose. If you have any questions regarding the information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medication is mixed in a solution and given slowly into a vein over 4 hours by a health care professional as directed by your doctor. It is usually given on day 1, day 8, and day 15, every 28 days.
The dosage is based on your medical condition, body size, and response to treatment. Before each cycle, you should have blood tests to find the best dose for you and to see whether you need to wait before receiving this drug again.
CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
Information last revised June
2011
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