you worry Eribulin Generic Name: Eribulin (er i BUE lin) Brand Name: Halaven Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Eribulin: It is used to treat breast cancer. It is used to treat soft tissue sarcoma. Slideshow Breast Cancer Symptoms: Best To Know Your Breast What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Eribulin? If you have an allergy to eribulin or any other part of eribulin. 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 a long QT on ECG. If you have any of these health problems: Low potassium or magnesium levels. 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 eribulin. 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. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Eribulin? Tell all of your health care providers that you take eribulin. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. You may have more of a chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. Some infections have been very bad and even deadly. You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor. If you have upset stomach, throwing up, loose stools (diarrhea), or are not hungry, talk with your doctor. There may be ways to lower these side effects. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may affect being able to father a child. It is not known how long this effect lasts. 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 14 weeks after your last dose. Use birth control that you can trust. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking this medicine, call your doctor right away. Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking eribulin and for at least 2 weeks after stopping the drug. How is this medicine (Eribulin) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time. 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. Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Pain in arms or legs. A fast heartbeat. A heartbeat that does not feel normal. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Shortness of breath. Swelling in the arms or legs. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. Feeling very tired or weak. What are some other side effects of Eribulin? 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: Feeling tired or weak. Headache. Hair loss. Upset stomach or throwing up. Hard stools (constipation). Loose stools (diarrhea). Mouth irritation or mouth sores. Not hungry. Weight loss. Muscle or joint pain. Bone pain. Back pain. Belly pain. 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 Eribulin? If you need to store eribulin 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 this medicine, 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 eribulin 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 this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to eribulin. 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 this medicine. 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