What is Mylotarg?

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What should I tell my doctor?
How should I use this drug?
What if I miss a dose?
Where should I store this drug?

What should I tell my doctor?TOP

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

heart disease
irregular heartbeat
liver disease
low levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium in the blood
an unusual or allergic reaction to gemtuzumab ozogamicin or other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How should I use this drug?TOP

This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

What if I miss a dose?TOP

Keep appointments for follow-up doses as directed. It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.

Where should I store this drug?TOP

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

Other Conditions

Leukemia

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