Tice BCG (Intravesical)

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Tice BCG (Intravesical) Drug and Prescription Information

Tice BCG (Intravesical)

Tice BCG (Intravesical) Medication Classification

BACILLUS OF CALMETTE AND GUERIN (Inside the bladder)

Tice BCG (Intravesical) Brandname

Tice BCG, Theracys

Tice BCG (Intravesical) is used for the Treatment

Bacillus of Calmette and Guerin (ba-SILL-us of Kal-met and GER-in) Treats bladder cancer. Also called Bacillus Calmette-Guerin.

When To Not Use Tice BCG (Intravesical)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to BCG or if your immune system is weak due to other medicines or illness. You should not use this medicine if you have a fever (unless your doctor knows the cause) or if you have a bladder infection

How Should You Use Tice BCG (Intravesical)

Proper Tice BCG (Intravesical) Storage

Store Tice BCG (Intravesical) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Tice BCG (Intravesical) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Tice BCG (Intravesical)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Tell your doctor if you have been treated with other cancer medicines or radiation.
• You should not have treatment with BCG if you are using other medicines that weaken your immune system such as prednisone or other steroid medicine.

Tice BCG (Intravesical) Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have any changes in urinary habits after treatment with BCG live
• Do not get pregnant while you are being treated with this medicine.
• If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before you receive this medicine

Tice BCG (Intravesical) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Cough
• Fever, chills
• Bloody urine
• Urinating more often or feeling like you have to urinate more often
• Painful urination
• Nausea. vomiting
• Skin rash