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Request a DATROWAY Starter Kit
If you have been prescribed DATROWAY and have not received your DATROWAY Starter Kit, be sure to ask your care team for one. This kit includes materials such as:
Information about DATROWAY
Oral care and eye drop vouchers
Treatment resources
Taking care of your eyes
Eye problems can happen with DATROWAY, so it’s important to follow these steps throughout treatment.
General reminders
- Your doctor will send you to an eye specialist (optometrist or ophthalmologist) to check your eyes when you start treatment, every three 21-day treatment cycles (about every 9 weeks), at the end of treatment, and as needed for any new or worsening signs and symptoms of eye problems
- To stay ahead of your care, schedule your next eye exam before leaving your eye specialist's office
- Learn about the types of possible eye-related side effects of DATROWAY
- Buy preservative-free lubricating eye drops, as instructed by your doctor. Look for a voucher in your DATROWAY Starter Kit
- Tell your care team about any new or worsening eye problems. These may include dry eyes, eye pain, eye redness, eye swelling, eye irritation, increased tears, feeling like something is in your eyes, discharge from your eyes, eye crusting, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, or vision changes
Steps for daily eye care
Use preservative-free lubricating eye drops at least 4 times a day and as needed
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Do not wear contact lenses during treatment unless your eye specialist tells you to
Taking care of your mouth
Mouth ulcers and sores are common with DATROWAY. Taking these steps may help reduce and manage them.
General reminders
- When starting and throughout treatment, use a steroid-containing mouthwash. Your doctor will prescribe dexamethasone oral solution, or a similar steroid-containing mouthwash, for you to use 4 times a day and as needed
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop mouth pain, swelling, redness, ulcers, or sores during treatment with DATROWAY
Steps for daily mouth care
Use a steroid-containing mouthwash 4 times a day and as needed. Swish it in your mouth for 1-2 minutes before spitting out. It may help to hum or listen to a 1-2-minute song you like while swishing
Avoid eating or drinking for at least 30 minutes after using mouthwash
Use a soft toothbrush and a tongue scraper daily
Continue to brush teeth twice a day and floss once a day, if already a part of your routine
Things to keep in mind for infusion days
General reminders
- Bring a loved one to help keep you company or a phone or tablet to help pass the time
- Holding ice chips or ice water in your mouth throughout the infusion may help with mouth sores
- Your doctor may give you other medications before each of your infusions. These are meant to help reduce certain side effects. If you have any questions about these premedications, talk with your doctor
If you have any questions or want to make any changes to your treatment routine, talking to your doctor or care team can help.