Emtreo Injection

Emtreo Injection is given as an injection into veins by the healthcare provider. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include infections, weakness, bleeding, difficulty in breathing, nausea, hair loss, and discoloration of the skin. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Inform your doctor if you have a medical history of bleeding disorders, heart or liver disease, radiation treatment or any infection. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using.  Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat.

This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

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• Inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath during the treatment with Emtreo Injection.
• Use contraceptives, and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking this medicine. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, should be used during therapy and six months after treatment.
• You may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with colds, and immediately report fever or any other signs of infection to your health care provider.
• Avoid activities that may cause injury and bleeding during your treatment.
• Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination (especially live vaccines) without your doctor’s approval while taking Emtreo Injection.
• To reduce nausea, take anti-nausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
• Drink more fluids than usual for up to 24 hours after your treatment unless instructed otherwise.
• Swelling of the gums may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, and the application of ice may give relief.
• Inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath during the treatment with Emtreo Injection.
• Use contraceptives, and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking this medicine. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, should be used during therapy and six months after treatment.
• You may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with colds, and immediately report fever or any other signs of infection to your health care provider.
• Avoid activities that may cause injury and bleeding during your treatment.
• Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination (especially live vaccines) without your doctor’s approval while taking Emtreo Injection.
• To reduce nausea, take anti-nausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
• Drink more fluids than usual for up to 24 hours after your treatment unless instructed otherwise.
• Swelling of the gums may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, and the application of ice may give relief.