the masses Sclerosol Intrapleural Generic Name: talc (Intrapleural route) talk Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Reviews More Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. Sclerosol Intrapleural Steritalc Available Dosage Forms: Powder Spray Therapeutic Class: Sclerosing Agent Slideshow Shingles: Settling The Score Uses For Sclerosol Intrapleural Talc is sprayed through a tube into the chest area around the lungs. It is given to people who have breathing problems caused by a buildup of fluid or air in this area. Talc is used after the fluid has been drained out, to prevent the problem from returning. You may be familiar with talc used as an ingredient in dusting powders (talcum powder). The talc used for preventing fluid buildup in the lungs is a special grade of talc that has been sterilized (made germ-free). This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor. Before Using Sclerosol Intrapleural In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of talc powder in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Geriatric No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of talc powder in geriatric patients. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine. Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Other lung disease or breathing problems (eg, pneumonitis, acute respiratory distress syndrome) Use with caution. May make this condition worse. Proper Use of talc This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain talc. It may not be specific to Sclerosol Intrapleural. Please read with care. A doctor will give you this medicine during a medical procedure, such as a thoracoscopy. This medicine is injected through a tube into your chest and around the lungs. Precautions While Using Sclerosol Intrapleural It is very important that your doctor check your closely to make sure that this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects. Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant during treatment and for at least 5 months after the last dose of this medicine. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell the doctor right away. This medicine could cause infertility (unable to have children). Talk with your doctor before receiving this medicine if you plan to have children. Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests. Sclerosol Intrapleural Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common Fever Less common Chest pain, discomfort, or tightness chills coughing or spitting up blood cough with thick mucous dizziness fainting fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat general feeling of discomfort or illness shortness of breath or troubled breathing Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Bleeding, swelling, warmth, or pain on your skin where the spray tube was inserted Some of the above side effects could be caused by having a tube placed in your chest or other procedures that were done at the time the talc was used, as well as by the talc. Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Side Effects (complete list) The information contained in the Truven Health Micromedex products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. 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Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Sclerosol (sterile talc) Side Effects Dosage Information Support Group Pricing & Coupons 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: miscellaneous uncategorized agents Consumer resources Sclerosol Intrapleural Other brands: Steritalc Professional resources Sclerosol (AHFS Monograph) Sclerosol (FDA) Related treatment guides Pleural Effusion Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug 10 + years Approval History FDA approved 1997 Drug Class Miscellaneous uncategorized agents Related Drugs Pleural Effusion doxycycline , Vibramycin , Monodox , Doryx , Vibra-Tabs , Doryx MPC , Steritalc , Morgidox , sterile talc , More... Sclerosol Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Help and Support Looking for answers? 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