Safe Handling of Oral Cytotoxic and Caution Medication - Side Effects, Precautions and Contraindications
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Safe Handling of Oral Cytotoxic and Caution Medications

Drug Class: Commonly Known As: Category:
Oral cytotoxic or “caution” medications Adult, Cancer-related, Children

Safe Handling of Oral Cytotoxic and Caution Medications - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Safe Handling of Oral Cytotoxic and Caution Medications cause?

Before taking Safe Handling of Oral Cytotoxic and Caution Medications , what precautions must I follow?

Do not handle these medications with your bare hands. Always wear a pair of disposable gloves when handling the tablets/capsules/syrups.

Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling these medications.

Avoid handling these medications if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are breastfeeding

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Safe Handling of Oral Cytotoxic and Caution Medications ?

Safe Handling of Oral Cytotoxic and Caution Medications - Additional Information

  • Updated on 10/6/2017 12:00:00 AM
  • Article contributed by Pharmacy Department KK Women's and Children's Hospital
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