Epithra 50mg Injection vial of 1 Injection
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Manufactured By Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Epirubicin 50mg
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Epithra 50mg Injection Uses:
Epifect 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer.
Epithra 50mg Injection composition:
Epirubicin 50mg
Interactions / Warnings:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epithra 50mg Injection
Pregnancy interaction:
Epithra 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
- Epirubicin is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of various types of cancers.
- It is given through a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) by a doctor or nurse.
- It may make you feel tired or sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 6 months after stopping treatment.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or rash.
Epithra 50mg Injection Side Effects:
Epirubicin : Low blood platelets, Nausea, Hair loss, Absence of menstrual periods, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Diarrhea, Weight loss, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Hot flashes, Gastrointestinal inflammation, Rash, Low energy, Eye disorder
How to use Epithra 50mg Injection :
No interaction found/established
How Epithra 50mg Injection works:
Epifect 100mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the breast cancer cells. It also forms harmful chemicals (free radicals) which cause DNA damage. This slows the growth of breast cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Faq:
Q. Is Epifect a vesicant (agent that causes tissue blistering and damage)?
Yes, Epifect is a vesicant; it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein
Q. Is Epifect an anthracycline?
Yes, Epifect belongs to anthracycline class of anti-cancer medicines
Q. Is Epifect a doxorubicin?
Epifect and doxorubicin are both anticancer agents that belong to the anthracycline group
Q. Is Epifect an antibiotic?
Epifect is an anticancer antibiotic
Q. What is Epifect used for?
Epifect is used in the treatment of various cancers including cancer of the breast, ovary, stomach, lung, bowel or rectum, malignant lymphomas (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood) such as Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia (blood cancer), multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood). It may be used in bladder cancers and to prevent reoccurrence of bladder cancer after surgery
Q. What is Epifect made from?
Epifect is made from natural products produced by species of soil fungus Streptomyces
Q. How is Epifect given?
Epifect is given by injection into the vein or through a catheter into the bladder
Q. How effective is Epifect?
Epifect is effective in the treatment of various cancers including cancer of the breast, ovary, stomach, lung, bowel or rectum, malignant lymphomas (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood) such as Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia (blood cancer), multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood). It may be used in bladder cancers and to prevent reoccurrence of bladder cancer after surgery. It effectively slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body
Q. How much does Epifect cost?
The price of Epifect may vary depending upon the brand prescribed to you. Please read the instruction on the package for the correct price of the product.
Yes, Epifect is a vesicant; it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein
Q. Is Epifect an anthracycline?
Yes, Epifect belongs to anthracycline class of anti-cancer medicines
Q. Is Epifect a doxorubicin?
Epifect and doxorubicin are both anticancer agents that belong to the anthracycline group
Q. Is Epifect an antibiotic?
Epifect is an anticancer antibiotic
Q. What is Epifect used for?
Epifect is used in the treatment of various cancers including cancer of the breast, ovary, stomach, lung, bowel or rectum, malignant lymphomas (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood) such as Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia (blood cancer), multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood). It may be used in bladder cancers and to prevent reoccurrence of bladder cancer after surgery
Q. What is Epifect made from?
Epifect is made from natural products produced by species of soil fungus Streptomyces
Q. How is Epifect given?
Epifect is given by injection into the vein or through a catheter into the bladder
Q. How effective is Epifect?
Epifect is effective in the treatment of various cancers including cancer of the breast, ovary, stomach, lung, bowel or rectum, malignant lymphomas (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood) such as Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia (blood cancer), multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood). It may be used in bladder cancers and to prevent reoccurrence of bladder cancer after surgery. It effectively slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body
Q. How much does Epifect cost?
The price of Epifect may vary depending upon the brand prescribed to you. Please read the instruction on the package for the correct price of the product.
Medicine disease interaction:
Epithra 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Epithra 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Lower doses may be considered in patients with serum creatinine > 5 mg/dL.
Lower doses may be considered in patients with serum creatinine > 5 mg/dL.
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Rs 796.22MRP 971.00
18% OFF
