Chymopapain : Before Using

Chymopapain - Parenteral-Local

Brand Names

Chymodiactin Chymopapain *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Using This Medication

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of receiving the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For chymopapain, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to chymopapain, papaya, meat tenderizer, contact lens cleaning solutions, beer, or iodine. Also tell your family doctor if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether chymopapain passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are receiving this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of chymopapain in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of chymopapain in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your family doctor if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of chymopapain. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems or if you have had any of the following conditions or medical procedures, especially:

Allergic reaction to papaya
Previous chymopapain injection Increased risk of serious allergic reactions

Diseases of the back - spine, muscles, or nerves
High blood pressure - hypertension
Stroke or bleeding in the brain - or if any member of your family has these problems
Surgery of the back The risk of side effects may be increased