What is Unituxin: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Unituxin

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

• 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.

• 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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Unituxin

Unituxin contraindications

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

Unituxin warnings

• Injection routeIt 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 an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 2 months after your last dose.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have eye problems, nerve problems, spinal cord problems, trouble urinating, or any type of infection.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Infusion reactionsPeripheral neuropathyReversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndromeCapillary leak syndromeLow blood pressureLow levels of potassium, sodium, or calcium in the bloodNerve problems in your eyes

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet

• Severe pain

• Trouble breathing

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Unituxin interactions

• Injection routeIt 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 an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 2 months after the last dose.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have eye problems, nerve problems, or any type of infection.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Infusion reactions (You may receive other medicines to help prevent a reaction.)Peripheral neuropathyCapillary leak syndromeLow blood pressureLow levels of electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, or calciumNerve problems in your eyes

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

• 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.

• 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.

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