YONDELIS® is a prescription medicine used to treat people with liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma that:
It is not known if YONDELIS® is safe and effective in children.
YONDELIS® is given by a healthcare professional experienced in the use of chemotherapy. Before and between treatments, you will be monitored by your doctor with blood tests.
These tests can help identify side effects and also help your doctor decide what the appropriate dosage of YONDELIS® is for you.
YONDELIS® is given by an intravenous (IV) infusion into a vein over 24 hours. To avoid irritation at the injection site, YONDELIS® is given through a central venous line.
A central venous line is a catheter (tube). It helps you receive your treatment without the need for repeated needle sticks.
Generally, YONDELIS® is given every 3 weeks. If you have side effects, your doctor may recommend a decrease in your dose and/or delay your treatment. If you have any side effects that are severe, your doctor may stop your treatment with YONDELIS®.
Before receiving YONDELIS®, you will be given a steroid medicine that will help reduce the risk of certain side effects.
Talk to your doctor to understand the details about your treatment and ask any questions you may have
Wear comfortable loose-fitting clothes. During the infusion, your vital signs may be monitored (for example, blood pressure and breathing rate). Wearing loose clothes helps the medical team monitor your vital signs
Wear layers of clothing for temperature control. Having layers of clothing lets you control your comfort with the temperature
Bring:
Things to do to pass the time:
The length of your treatment period will depend on:
Your doctor may do certain tests while you are taking YONDELIS®. These tests monitor you for side effects and to see how well you are responding to treatment. Your doctor will tell you how long your treatment will last. If you have other questions about this medicine, ask your doctor.
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