This drug is usually administered in a hospital or clinic setting by a health care professional. Specialists have established various protocols for the administration of this drug. The dose and method used to administer this drug have therefore been tailored to your specific medical condition.

In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably:

• it may cause headaches;
• it may cause unusual tiredness;
• it may cause sleep disturbances or insomnia;

• it may cause dizziness - use caution when getting up from a lying or sitting position and use caution if driving;
• it may cause redness of the face;
• it may cause nausea or, rarely, vomiting.

Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your health care professional. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.

If you have any questions, speak to the health care professionals who are overseeing your treatment.