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How to Use

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more or less of it and do not take it more often than your family doctor ordered. The exact amount of drug you need has been carefully worked out. Taking too much may increase the risk of side effects, while taking too little may not improve your condition.

Take each dose at the same time each day to make sure it has the best effect.

While you are taking this drug, your family doctor may want you to drink extra fluids so that you will pass more urine. This will help prevent kidney problems and keep your kidneys working well.

This drug sometimes causes nausea and vomiting. However, it is very important that you continue to use the drug, even if you begin to feel ill Do not stop taking this drug without first checking with your family doctor . Ask your health care professional for ways to lessen these effects.

If you vomit shortly after taking a dose of busulfan, check with your family doctor. You will be told whether to take the dose again or to wait until the next scheduled dose.

Dosage

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.