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from eMedTV.comGeneral Information on Taking Leukeran
Some considerations to keep in mind during treatment with Leukeran include the following:- Leukeran comes in the form of a tablet. It is normally taken by mouth once a day.
- Try to take this medicine on an empty stomach, about one hour before or two hours after eating. However, you can take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
- Take your dose at about the same time each day to keep an even level of the medicine in your bloodstream.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed.
- If you are unsure about anything related to your dosage, please talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH, BCPP
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD