Patient/Family Teaching

• Instruct patient to take medication around the clock and to finish drug completely as directed, even if feeling well. Take missed doses as soon as remembered unless almost time for next dose. Advise patient that sharing of this medication may be dangerous

• Instruct patient to notify health care professional if fever and diarrhea develop, especially if diarrhea contains blood, mucus, or pus. Advise patient not to treat diarrhea without consulting health care professional

• Caution patient to use sunscreen and protective clothing to prevent photosensitivity reactions

• Advise patient to notify health care professional if skin rash, sore throat, fever, mouth sores, or unusual bleeding or bruising occurs

• Instruct patient to notify health care professional if symptoms do not improve within a few days

• Emphasize importance of regular follow-up exams to monitor blood counts in patients on prolonged therapy

• Home Care Issues: Instruct family or caregiver on dilution, rate, and administration of drug and proper care of IV equipment

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