General Instructions
Before you begin using a medication, don't forget to notify your physician of any medical situations or allergies you may have, any drugs you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and any other significant facts about your fitness. These factors may change how you should use this medicine.
When Not to Use?
Allergy
Cytoblastin injection is not suggested for use if you have a history of allergy to Piracetam or any other present with it.
General warnings
Blood clotting
This injection can reduce the number of platelet cells in the blood and growth your risk of bleeding. Ask your physician instantly if you notice any signs that your blood is not clotting as quickly, as usual, Your physician will do blood tests regularly to monitor the number of platelets in your blood.
Cardiovascular effects
It has consequences on the heart and circulatory (blood vessels) system. It may cause enlarged blood pressure. Reports of heart attack, stroke, and a shrinking of the blood vessels called Raynaud's phenomenon have been described with the use of it.
Grapefruit juice
Grapefruit juice may prevent this drug from leaving the body regularly. This causes an increase in the quantity of this medication in the body and may lead to acute side effects. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while you are acquiring treatment with it.
Infection
Additionally to killing cancer cells, this injection can lessen the number of cells that oppose infection in the body (white blood cells). If possible, avoid connection with people with contagious infections.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
There is a chance of birth defects if either the father or mother is using this drug at the time of conception, or if it is used during pregnancy. It may also harm the baby in other ways if used during pregnancy.
This injection should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Use effective birth control while you are being treated with this medication. If you become pregnant while proceeding this medication, contact your physician instantly.
Breastfeeding
Cytoblastin injection may pass into breast milk. If you are a breastfeeding mother and are using it, it may influence your baby. Talk to your physician about whether you should continue breastfeeding.
Children: It has been utilized to treat cancer in children. It should be prescribed and given only by doctors familiar with treating cancer in children.
