Product Manual

Numerous studies show antineoplastic
drugs can cause serious acute and
chronic health complications.
Detrimental effect on DNA
 2.5-fold to 5-fold increase in total chromosomal
aberrations among pharmacists and nurses.
1,2
Increased rates of cancer
 2.8-fold increase in nonmelanoma skin
cancer and a 3.7-fold increase in non-Hodgkin
lymphoma among pharmacy techs.
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 Oncology nurses have shown an increase
in relative risk of leukemia.
4
Reproductive issues
 Double the risk of miscarriage among staff
handling antineoplastic drugs, along with an
increase in risk of malformations in offspring.
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Damage to internal organs
 Increased risk of liver damage among nurses
handling antineoplastic drugs.
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Anyone who handles hazardous drugs during
transportation, preparation, administration
or waste disposal may be at risk for exposure.
Providing life-saving
treatments can put
your staff at risk