Do not breast feed while on this medication. Rarely the heart muscle is weakened. Your doctor may order tests to check your heart function. Even when carefully administered by trained personnel, there is a risk that this drug may leak out of the vein at the injection site. A localized burn may result.
Most skin burns are treatable and heal well.
Rarely skin burns can result in skin ulcers requiring treatment, which could possibly result in a skin graft. In extreme cases, the drug may leak out of another vein different from the place of injection. Do not apply anything to the site unless instructed by your doctor or nurse. The information provided through OncoLink should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care.