What is Evomela? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Evomela

• Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. It usually takes at least 15 minutes to receive one dose of this medicine.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

What to do if you miss a dose of Evomela

Evomela contraindications - Who shouldn't take Evomela?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to melphalan or if you are pregnant.

Evomela warnings

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during and after treatment.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or any infection.

• Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsIncreased risk for other types of cancer, including leukemia

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Injection routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Women may stop having menstrual periods temporarily.

• Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen.

Evomela interactions & what to avoid when taking Evomela

• Some medicines can affect how melphalan works. Tell your doctor if you are using cisplatin, cyclosporine, or nalidixic acid, or if you are receiving radiation treatment.

• This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines. Avoid live vaccines.

• Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsIncreased risk for other types of cancer, including leukemia

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Injection routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Women may stop having menstrual periods temporarily.

• Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.