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Hamsyl Injection 5.0 ml in 1 vial

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Hamsyl Injection is a product of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Pegaspargase (3750IU)

Pack of 5 ml

54300.00

Note: MRP can vary depending up on batch!

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All Details About Hamsyl Injection

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

Description:

Hamsyl Injection is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer. It may be also used to treat Hodgkin’s disease. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Hamsyl Injection is given as an injection under the medical supervision of a 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include allergic reaction, rash, increased glucose level in blood, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood glucose levels.

Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. 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 Hamsyl

  • Abdominal pain
  • Allergic reaction
  • Diarrhea
  • Hives
  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Rash

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hamsyl Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hamsyl Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Hamsyl Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Hamsyl Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Hamsyl Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Hamsyl Injection in patients with liver disease.

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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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