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If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: large pupils, flushing, fever, hallucinations, weakness, shaking (tremor), muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, seizures. In children, excitement may occur first, and may be followed by loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, seizures.
If your doctor has prescribed this medication, do not share it with others.
Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments.
Do not take for several days before allergy testing because test results can be affected.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (between 15-30 degrees C) away from moisture and light. Store in a tightly closed container. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
NOTE: This information does not apply if mechlorethamine is applied to skin.
Clomin (meh-klor-ETH-ah-meen) is a drug that is used to treat some kinds of cancer. It is a clear liquid that is usually injected into a vein. A blood sample will be taken before each treatment. The dose and timing of your chemotherapy may be changed based on your blood counts and/or other side effects.
Your doctor may tell you to drink lots of liquids (8-12 cups a day). This helps prevent kidney problems in some kinds of cancer.
Other drugs may interact with mechlorethamine. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other drugs as your dose may need to be changed. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking any new drugs.
The drinking of alcohol (in small amounts) will not affect the safety or usefulness of mechlorethamine.
Clomin may cause sterility in men and menopause in women which may be permanent. If you plan to have children, discuss this with your doctor before being treated with mechlorethamine.
Clomin may damage sperm and may harm the baby if used during pregnancy. It is best to use birth control while being treated with mechlorethamine. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Do not breast feed during treatment.
Tell doctors or dentists that you are being treated with mechlorethamine before you receive any treatment from them.
Before taking chlorpheniramine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to Clomin; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems (e.g., asthma, emphysema), a certain eye problem (glaucoma), heart problems, high blood pressure, liver disease, seizures, stomach problems (e.g., ulcers, blockage), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), urination problems (e.g., trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate, urinary retention).
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit the use of alcohol and certain other medications that cause drowsiness.
To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Liquid products may contain aspartame, sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially drowsiness, dizziness, low blood pressure, confusion, constipation, or trouble urinating. Drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion can increase the risk of falling.
Children may be more sensitive to the effects of antihistamines. In young children, this medication may cause agitation/excitement instead of drowsiness.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Based on information from related drugs, this medication may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
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