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Your infusion day checklist
JEVTANA is an intravenous medicine administered by a trained professional. Use the below information to help you prepare.
Tell your healthcare provider if you forgot to take your medication or did not take it as scheduled.
Wear clothing that allows easy access to your arms.
Bring a sweater, socks, or a blanket to keep you warm as infusion centers can be cold.
Drink water to stay hydrated.
Stay entertained. The JEVTANA infusion takes about 1 hour. During this time, you can read, listen to music, or watch TV.
Take it easy. Do not overexert yourself after your infusion.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Tell your HCP right away if you have any of these symptoms of infection during treatment with JEVTANA: fever (take your temperature often during treatment with JEVTANA), cough, burning during urination, or muscle aches.
Also, tell your HCP if you have any diarrhea during the time that your white blood cell count is low. Your HCP may prescribe treatment for you as needed.
Severe allergic reactions can happen within a few minutes after your infusion of JEVTANA starts, especially during the first and second infusions. Your HCP should prescribe medicines before each infusion to help prevent severe allergic reactions.
Tell your HCP or nurse right away if you have any of these symptoms of a severe allergic reaction during or soon after an infusion of JEVTANA: rash or itching, skin redness, feeling dizzy or faint, breathing problems, chest or throat tightness, or swelling of face.
Find a list of most common side effects within this site. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.