Romidepsin Injection

Why is this medication prescribed?
Romidepsin injection is used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL; a group of cancers of the immune system that first appear as skin rashes) in people who have already been treated with at least one other medication given by mouth or by injection.Romidepsin injection is in a cla*s of medications called histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors.It works by slowing the growth of cancer cells.
How should this medication be used?
Romidepsin injection comes as a liquid to be injected intravenously (into a vein) over a 4 hour period by a doctor or nurse.It is usually given on days 1, 8, and 15 of a 28 day cycle.This cycle may be repeated as long as the medication continues to work and does not cause severe side effects.
Talk to your doctor about any side effects you experience during your treatment with romidepsin injection.If you experience certain severe side effects, your doctor may stop your treatment permanently or temporarily and/or may decrease your dose.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.
Are there other uses for this medicine?
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Other names
IstodaxВ