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Read drug prescription
It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of ArranonG before taking it.
What is ArranonG
ArranonG is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.ArranonG is used to treat T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma.
ArranonG may also be used for purposes not listed in ArranonG guide.
How is ArranonG given?
ArranonG is injected into a vein through an IV. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting. ArranonG must be given slowly, and the IV infusion can take up to 2 hours to complete.ArranonG is usually given every day or every other day for 5 days in a row every 3 weeks. Your treatment schedule may be different. Follow your doctor's instructions.
ArranonG can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. Your blood will need to be tested often. Your nervous system and kidney function may also need to be tested. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results of these tests. Visit your doctor regularly.
ArranonG side effects
ArranonG may cause serious side effects of the central nervous system. These symptoms may not go away even after you stop receiving ArranonG. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about any possible long-term side effects.Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- confusion or clumsiness, extreme drowsiness, fainting;
- loss of balance or coordination;
- problems with walking, breathing, speech, swallowing, or eye movement;
- numbness, weakness, or prickly feeling in your fingers or toes;
- problems with buttoning clothes or picking up small items with your fingers;
- loss of movement in any part of your body;
- seizure (convulsions);
- pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating;
- easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, sores in your mouth and throat; or
- severe shortness of breath, wheezing, gasping for breath, cough with foamy mucus, chest pain, fast or uneven heart rate.
Less serious side effects may include:
- cough;
- mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation;
- dizziness, drowsiness, feeling tired;
- joint or muscle pain;
- headache; or
- swelling in your hands or feet.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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ArranonG dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia:
Initial dose: 1,500 mg/m2 administered intravenously over 2 hours on days 1, 3, and 5 repeated every 21 daysThe dose is administered as a two-hour infusion in adult patients.
Usual Adult Dose for Lymphoma:
Initial dose: 1,500 mg/m2 administered intravenously over 2 hours on days 1, 3, and 5 repeated every 21 daysThe dose is administered as a two-hour infusion in adult patients.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia:
Initial dose: 650 mg/m2 administered intravenously over 1 hour daily for 5 consecutive days repeated every 21 days.The dose is administered as a one-hour infusion in pediatric patients.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Lymphoma:
Initial dose: 650 mg/m2 administered intravenously over 1 hour daily for 5 consecutive days repeated every 21 days.The dose is administered as a one-hour infusion in pediatric patients.
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