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Procarbazine - Systemic

Brand Names

Matulane, Natulan
Procarbazine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

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

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to procarbazine.

Pregnancy care

Tell your family doctor if you are pregnant or if you intend to have children. This drug may cause birth defects or premature birth if either the male or female is taking it at the time of conception or if it is taken during pregnancy. Procarbazine causes birth defects frequently in pets. In addition, many cancer medication may cause sterility which could be permanent. Although sterility has not been reported with this drug, procarbazine does effect production of sperm and the possibility must be kept in mind.

Be sure that you have discussed this with your family doctor before taking this drug. It is best to use some kind of birth control while you are taking procarbazine. Tell your family doctor right away if you think you have become pregnant while taking procarbazine.

Breast-feeding problem

Tell your family doctor if you are breast-feeding or if you intend to breast-feed during treat with this drug. Because procarbazine may cause serious side effects, breast-feeding is generally not recommended while you are taking it.

Use for Children

Although there is no special info about the use of procarbazine in child, it is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in child than it does in adults.

Elderly care

Side effects may be more likely to occur in elderly diseaseds, who are usually more sensitive to the effects of procarbazine.

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 procarbazine, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of procarbazine. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: 








  

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