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What should I discuss with my health care provider before using capreomycin (Capastat Sulfate)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to capreomycin.

Before using capreomycin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• kidney disease; or
• hearing impairment.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use capreomycin.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether capreomycin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How is capreomycin given (Capastat Sulfate)?

Capreomycin is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein or a muscle. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be shown how to use your medicine at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles, IV tubing, and other items used in giving the medicine.

This medicine must be given slowly when given through an IV infusion, and can take up to 60 minutes to complete.

You will need to mix capreomycin with a liquid (diluent) before using it. If you are using the injections at home, be sure you understand how to properly mix and store the medication.

Do not draw your dose into a syringe until you are ready to give yourself an injection. Do not use the medication if it has changed colors or has any particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription.

Use each disposable needle only one time. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your kidney function will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your hearing may also need to be checked. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using capreomycin. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Capreomycin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Store capreomycin at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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