Imlygic

["Before taking this medicine", "Accidental exposure to the virus in Imlygic may cause you to develop symptoms of herpes virus infection However, not treating melanoma can allow the cancer to progress and spread to other parts of the body Melanoma is difficult to treat after it progresses, and this type of cancer can be fatal Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of using Imlygic.", "You should not be treated with Imlygic if you are allergic to talimogene laherparepvec, or if:", "\\\\nyou have a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine) or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nyou are pregnant.\\\\n", "To make sure Imlygic is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:", "\\\\ncold sores or genital herpes \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nblood cancer (leukemia) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nbone marrow cancer (myeloma) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nHIV or AIDS or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nan autoimmune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or psoriasis.\\\\n", "Tell your doctor if anyone in your household is pregnant or has a weak immune system.", "Talimogene laherparepvec can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects Do not use Imlygic if you are pregnant, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant If you develop symptoms of herpes virus infection while using Imlygic, the virus could be passed to your baby during childbirth.", "Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using Imlygic Follow your doctor's instructions about how long to prevent pregnancy after your treatment ends.", "It may not be safe to breastfeed while using Imlygic Ask your doctor about any risk.", " Imlygic pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail)", "\\\\nRelated/similar drugs\\\\nOpdivo, Keytruda, pembrolizumab, nivolumab, atezolizumab, dabrafenib, dacarbazine\\\\n", "\\\\n\\\\n", "How is Imlygic given?", "Imlygic is injected directly into a tumor on your skin, or into a lymph node under your skin A healthcare provider will give you this injection.", "Imlygic is usually given every 2 weeks or until your tumor is gone The first two injections of Imlygic are usually given 3 weeks apart.", "Your care providers will use special precautions to avoid getting this medicine on other areas of your body If this medicine accidentally gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and warm water.", "The virus contained in Imlygic is a weak form of the herpes simplex virus that can spread to other parts of your body Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about taking care of the places on your body where Imlygic is injected.", "\\\\nFor at least 1 week after your injection, keep the treatment area covered with an airtight and waterproof bandage You may need to keep the treated area covered for longer than 1 week if it is draining or oozing.\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nChange your dressing often, to keep the treated area clean.\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nWear latex gloves while you are cleaning the treatment area or putting on a new bandage Place used gloves and bandages in a sealed plastic bag and throw it away in the trash.\\\\n", "The virus in Imlygic can also spread to other people you have close contact with Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections Avoid kissing anyone who has a mouth sore or cold sore (sometimes called a fever blister) Also avoid being near pregnant women.", "Call your doctor if you you have any new skin lesions or signs of lymph gland tumors after you have stopped using Imlygic."]