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Epithra 50 Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Epithra 50 Injection is a product of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Epirubicin (50mg)

Pack of 1 injection

₹ 1060

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All Details About Epithra 50 Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Epithra 50 Injection

Description:

Epithra 50 Injection is used in the treatment of various types of cancers of blood, breast, stomach, lung, ovaries and soft tissues. It also helps to prevent the recurrence of bladder cancer after surgery.

It is given as a drip or infusion vein with extreme caution by a qualified medical professional. It can be used alone, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy. 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. It makes contraceptive pills less effective, so it advised to both male and female to use reliable contraception during the treatment.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, low blood platelets, hair loss, absence of menstrual periods, fever and rash. It is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Infections can sometimes be life threatening. Regular blood tests are required to monitor your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine.

Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, or have heart problem. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 Epithra

  • Low blood platelets
  • Nausea
  • Hair loss
  • Totalness 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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epithra 50 Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epithra 50 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
Epithra 50 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Epithra 50 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Epithra 50 Injection may cause episodes of nausea and vomiting, which can temporarily lead to an impairment of the ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Epithra 50 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Epithra 50 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.
Liver
CAUTION
Epithra 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epithra 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Epithra 50 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Epithra 50 Injection a vesicant (agent that causes tissue blistering and damage)?

Affirmative, Epithra 50 Injection is a vesicant; it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein.

How effective is Epithra 50 Injection?

Epithra 50 Injection 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.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

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

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