bloodbath Sipuleucel-T Generic Name: Sipuleucel-T (si pu LOO sel tee) Brand Name: Provenge Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Sipuleucel-T: It is used to treat prostate 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 Sipuleucel-T? If you have an allergy to sipuleucel-T or any other part of sipuleucel-T. 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. 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 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 Sipuleucel-T? Tell all of your health care providers that you take sipuleucel-T. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Some patients have very bad side effects during the infusion. Tell your doctor if you have any bad effects during the infusion. Blood clots have happened with this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a blood clot. Talk with your doctor. This medicine is not approved for use in women. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using sipuleucel-T while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Sipuleucel-T) 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. Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine may be given before sipuleucel-T to lower fever and chills. You will need to have a cell collection called leukopheresis about 3 days before you get this medicine. 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. Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight. Feeling confused. Shortness of breath. Wheezing. Dizziness or passing out. Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat. A heartbeat that does not feel normal. Coughing up blood. Swelling, warmth, numbness, change of color, or pain in a leg or arm. Feeling very tired or weak. Upset stomach or throwing up. Headache. Muscle cramps. Muscle pain or weakness. Pain where the shot was given. Redness or swelling where the shot is given. What are some other side effects of Sipuleucel-T? 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. Back pain. Hard stools (constipation). Loose stools (diarrhea). Joint 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 Sipuleucel-T? If you need to store sipuleucel-T 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 sipuleucel-T 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 sipuleucel-T. 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 sipuleucel-T Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 5 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: therapeutic vaccines Consumer resources Sipuleucel-T Sipuleucel-t Intravenous (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Provenge Professional resources Sipuleucel-T (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Prostate Cancer Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only N Pregnancy Category Not classified N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Sipuleucel-T Rating 5 User Reviews 6.2 /10 5 User Reviews 6.2 Rate it! 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