incidentally Valrubicin Generic Name: Valrubicin (val ROO bi sin) Brand Name: Valstar Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Valrubicin: It is used to treat bladder cancer. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Valrubicin? If you have an allergy to valrubicin, other anthracycline drugs, polyoxyl castor oil, or any other part of valrubicin. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Small bladder, torn bladder or hole in the bladder, or a urinary tract infection (UTI). If you have had any of these in the past 14 days: A biopsy, a procedure called transurethral resection (TUR), or damage to the urinary tract after a catheter has been placed. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this medicine and for 2 weeks after your last dose. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with valrubicin. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow ADHD and Your Child: Signs and Treatment Options What are some things I need to know or do while I take Valrubicin? Tell all of your health care providers that you take valrubicin. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may lead to a complete response in about 1 in 5 people. Putting off having your bladder taken out may raise the chance of your cancer spreading. This can be deadly. Talk with your doctor to see if you need to think about having your bladder taken out. This medicine may affect being able to father a child. Talk with the doctor. If you are a man and have sex with a female who could get pregnant, protect her from pregnancy during care and for 3 months after care ends. Use birth control that you can trust. If you are a man and your sex partner gets pregnant while you take this medicine or within 3 months after your last dose, call your doctor right away. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking valrubicin and for 6 months after stopping this medicine. If you get pregnant while taking valrubicin or within 6 months after your last dose, call your doctor right away. How is this medicine (Valrubicin) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given through a catheter into the bladder. You will need to try to keep valrubicin in your bladder for up to 2 hours, but no longer than 2 hours. This medicine will come out when you pass urine. Drink plenty of liquids that do not have caffeine for several hours after getting this medicine unless told to drink less liquids by your doctor. This helps to get rid of the drug from your bladder. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Worse pain or burning when passing urine or if these effects will not go away. Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed. Blood in the urine. What are some other side effects of Valrubicin? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Bladder irritation. Passing urine more often. Pain when passing urine. Not able to control bladder. Stomach pain. Upset stomach. It is normal to have red-colored urine for 24 hours after you get valrubicin. If you keep having bladder irritation or you keep passing red-colored urine, call your doctor right away. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Valrubicin? If you need to store this medicine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about valrubicin, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about valrubicin. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using valrubicin. 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