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Epithra 50mg Injection 1s
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Benefits
In Cancer Epithra 50mg Injection helps to treat certain kinds of cancer. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat cancer in various parts of the body. Epithra 50mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Epithra 50mg 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.
Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Epithra 50mg Injection as it is deemed unsafe.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: 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. Doctor consultation is advised.
Not Safe: Epithra 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Not Safe: Epithra 50mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Epithra 50mg Injection may cause episodes of nausea and vomiting, which can temporarily lead to an impairment of the ability to drive.
Safe when prescribed by an expert: 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. Doctor consultation is advised. Lower doses may be considered in patients with serum creatinine > 5 mg/d L.
Caution Advised: Epithra 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epithra 50mg Injection may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Epithra 50mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Manufacturer Address
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai ‚ 400 026.
References
Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilmans: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1715
Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 952
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 478-79
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