Fomivirsen : Before Using

Fomivirsen - Parenteral-Local

Brand Names

Vitravene Fomivirsen *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For fomivirsen, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to fomivirsen. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as certain preservatives.

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets. Before being treated with this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether fomivirsen injected into the eye passes into breast milk. Discuss with your family doctor whether or not you must breast-feed while you are being treated with this drug.

Use for Children

Studies with this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of fomivirsen 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 fomivirsen 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. When you are taking fomivirsen, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are receiving any of the following:

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