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Amostin 500mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Amostin 500mg Injection is a product of Klintoz Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition: Amifostine (500mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Amostin 500mg Injection

Description:

Amostin 500mg Injection is used to prevent dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer. It reduces the harmful effect of chemotherapy on the kidneys during treatment with cisplatin (medicines used to treat cancer).

Amostin 500mg Injection is given as an injection into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, sleepiness, dizziness, and flushing are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult with your doctor if it does not go away or bothers you. It is advised to stay hydrated before taking this medicine. You will be check for blood pressure before infusion and every 5 minutes during infusion.

Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart diseases such as irregular heartbeat and heart failure, or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Amostin

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Hiccup
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Fever
  • Chills

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amostin 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Amostin 500mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amostin 500mg Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Amostin 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amostin 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Amostin 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Amostin 500mg Injection FDA approved?

Affirmative, it is FDA an approved drug

What is Amostin 500mg Injection used for?

Amostin 500mg Injection is used to reduce toxicity to kidneys associated with cisplatin therapy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, and in prevention of dry mouth (xerostomia) during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

How does Amostin 500mg Injection work?

It protects the normal cells against the harmful effects of chemotherapy medications and radiation treatment by producing a chemical ‘thiol' that binds to and detoxifies the harmful compounds produced by cisplatin. Amostin 500mg Injection does not interfere with the action of cisplatin.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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