Altretamine (drug discontinued 2019)

Experienced Physician; Peripheral Blood Counts; Neurological Examinations

Experienced Physician

  • Altretamine should only be given under the supervision of a physician experienced in the use of antineoplastic agents.

Peripheral Blood Counts

  • Peripheral blood counts should be monitored at least monthly, prior to the initiation of each course of altretamine, and as clinically indicated.

Neurological  Examinations

  • Because of the possibility of  altretamine capsules-related neurotoxicity, neurologic examination should be performed regularly during therapy.

Patient counseling

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Additional information

Updated: January 2023