flats Ramucirumab Generic Name: Ramucirumab (ra mue SIR ue mab) Brand Name: Cyramza Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Warning This medicine may raise the chance of bleeding. Very bad and sometimes deadly bleeding events can happen. Call your doctor right away if you have any bruising or bleeding. Very bad and sometimes deadly holes in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract or fistulas have happened with ramucirumab. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may affect how wounds heal. If you need to have surgery, you may need to stop this medicine before surgery. Start taking it again after surgery as you have been told by your doctor. Talk with your doctor. Uses of Ramucirumab: It is used to treat stomach cancer. It is used to treat lung cancer. It is used to treat colorectal cancer. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow The Ferocity of Chemotherapy - Does The End Justify The Means? What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Ramucirumab? If you have an allergy to ramucirumab or any other part of ramucirumab. 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 are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this medicine. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. 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 ramucirumab 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 Ramucirumab? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Blood clots have happened with ramucirumab. Sometimes, blood clots like heart attack and stroke have been deadly. Talk with the doctor. High blood pressure has happened with this medicine. Have your blood pressure checked as you have been told by your doctor. Some patients have very bad side effects during the infusion. Tell your doctor if you have any bad effects during the infusion. Other drugs may be given to help with infusion side effects. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Have your urine checked as you have been told by your doctor. This medicine may cause liver problems to get worse in people who already have liver problems. Talk with your doctor if you have liver problems . A very bad and sometimes deadly brain problem called posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) has happened with ramucirumab. Call your doctor right away if you have signs like feeling confused, lowered alertness, change in eyesight, loss of eyesight, seizures, or very bad headache. This medicine may cause fertility problems. This may affect being able to have children. Talk with the doctor. 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 this medicine and for 3 months after care ends. If you get pregnant while taking ramucirumab or within 3 months after your last dose, call your doctor right away. How is this medicine (Ramucirumab) 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 bleeding like throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; black, red, or tarry stools; bleeding from the gums; vaginal bleeding that is not normal; bruises without a reason or that get bigger; or any bleeding that is very bad or that you cannot stop. Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight. Signs of low sodium levels like headache, trouble focusing, memory problems, feeling confused, weakness, seizures, or change in balance. Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Signs of thyroid problems like a change in weight without trying, feeling nervous and excitable, feeling restless, feeling very weak, hair thinning, low mood (depression), neck swelling, not able to focus, not able to handle heat or cold, period (menstrual) changes, shakiness, or sweating. Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight. Back pain or spasms. Shakiness. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Chest pain or pressure. Fever or chills. Flushing. Very loose stools (diarrhea). Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very bad belly pain. Shortness of breath. Skin wound that will not heal. Feeling very tired or weak. Swelling in the arms or legs. Redness or irritation of the palms of hands or soles of feet. What are some other side effects of Ramucirumab? 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: Loose stools (diarrhea). Headache. More tears. Feeling tired or weak. Not hungry. Mouth irritation or mouth sores. 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 Ramucirumab? If you need to store ramucirumab 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 ramucirumab 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 ramucirumab. 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. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about ramucirumab Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors Consumer resources Ramucirumab Ramucirumab Intravenous (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Cyramza Professional resources Ramucirumab (AHFS Monograph) Ramucirumab (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Gastric Cancer Colorectal Cancer Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stomach Cancer} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Ramucirumab Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Drug Class VEGF / VEGFR inhibitors Related Drugs Gastric Cancer Herceptin , Keytruda , pembrolizumab , trastuzumab , Cyramza , More... 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