Benzz 45mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

All Details About Benzz 45mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Benzz 45mg Injection

Description:

Benzz 45mg Injection is used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system such as Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). It may also be used to treat other types of cancer as determined by your doctor. It can be used alone, or together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Benzz 45mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered. 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include anemia (low number of red blood cells), decreased white blood cell count, infection, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Inform your doctor if you have a medical history, of bleeding disorders, heart or liver disease, radiation treatment or any infection. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

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 Benzz

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased white blood cell count
Infection
Chubbyigue
Nausea
Fever
Vomiting
Low blood platelets
Mucosal inflammation

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Benzz 45mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Benzz 45mg 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.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Benzz 45mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Benzz 45mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Benzz 45mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Benzz 45mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Benzz 45mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Benzz 45mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Is Benzz 45mg Injection safe?

Benzz 45mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

How does Benzz 45mg Injection work?

Benzz 45mg Injection works by destroying the DNA, thus killing the existing cancer cells and also preventing the growth and spread of new cancer cells.

Is Benzz 45mg Injection a vesicant?

Benzz 45mg Injection has vesicant properties and can seriously damage skin and underlying fat if leaks during administration.

Does Benzz 45mg Injection cause hair loss/constipation?

Affirmative, hair loss and constipation are the common side effects of Benzz 45mg Injection.

Does Benzz 45mg Injection cross blood brain barrier?

Affirmative, Benzz 45mg Injection crosses the blood brain barrier, and may be used to treat cancers spread to the brain.

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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