What is Sclerosol Intrapleural? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Sclerosol Intrapleural

• A doctor will give you this medicine during a medical procedure, including thoracoscopy or open thoracotomy. This medicine is sprayed or injected through a tube into your chest and around the lungs.

• A doctor will give you this medicine during a medical procedure, including thoracoscopy or open thoracotomy. This medicine is sprayed or injected through a tube into your chest and around the lungs.

What to do if you miss a dose of Sclerosol Intrapleural

Sclerosol Intrapleural contraindications - Who shouldn't take Sclerosol Intrapleural?

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

Sclerosol Intrapleural warnings

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

• This medicine may cause other breathing problems, including pneumonitis (swelling in the lungs) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

• Tell your doctor if you have other lung problems.

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use effective birth control during treatment and for at least 5 months after the last dose.

• Do not breastfeed while you are using this medicine and for at least 5 months after the last dose.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Sclerosol Intrapleural interactions & what to avoid when taking Sclerosol Intrapleural

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have other lung problems.

• Tell your doctor right away if you develop fever, chest pain or tightness, or trouble breathing. These could be symptoms of a serious lung condition.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Make sure any doctor who treats you knows that this medicine has been used around your lungs.