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Neumega and Fluid retention

Generic Name: oprelvekin
Dosage Forms: injection
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Result of checking the interaction of drug Neumega and disease Fluid retention for safety when used together.

Check result:

Neumega <> Fluid retention

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Oprelvekin causes fluid retention that can result in peripheral edema, dyspnea on exertion, pulmonary edema, atrial arrhythmias, dilution decreases in hemoglobin and hematocrit and changes in serum electrolyte concentrations. Therapy with oprelvekin should be administered cautiously in patients adversely affected by fluid retention, such as patients with congestive heart failure. Clinical monitoring of fluid status and electrolyte levels is recommended.

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