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How should I use this medicine?

This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 1 month old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

• blue color to lips or nailbeds

• breathing problems

• chest pain, tightness

• fast, irregular heartbeat

• feeling faint or lightheaded, falls

• fever

• low blood pressure

• seizures

• trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine

• yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• constipation or diarrhea

• diarrhea

• headache

• mouth sores

• nausea, vomiting

What may interact with this medicine?

• allopurinol

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• G6PD deficiency

• history of anemia

• history of blood transfusion

• an unusual or allergic reaction to rasburicase, yeast, mannitol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine. You will need to have regular blood tests during your treatment.