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Idarubitec 10mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Idarubitec 10mg Injection is a product of United Biotech Pvt Ltd

Composition: Idarubicin (10mg)

Pack of 1 injection

15890

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All Details About Idarubitec 10mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Idarubitec 10mg Injection

Description:

Idarubitec 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer (leukemia). It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Idarubitec 10mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. 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 vomiting, nausea, infection, hair loss, and fever. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood(decrease red blood and white blood cells), thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid 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:

  • Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)

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 Idarubitec

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Infection
  • Hair loss
  • Fever
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Bleeding
  • Myelosuppression
  • Seizure

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Idarubitec 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Idarubitec 10mg 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
Idarubitec 10mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Idarubitec 10mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Special care should be taken if it is essential that you drive while undergoing treatment especially if you are lacking strength or are in a debilitated condition.
Kidney
CAUTION
Idarubitec 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Idarubitec 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Get kidney function tests done before the start of this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Idarubitec 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Idarubitec 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Get liver function tests done before the start of this medicine.

FAQs:

Is Idarubitec 10mg Injection a vesicant?

Idarubitec 10mg Injection can cause inflammation of the vein in which it is administered; and irritation and ulceration of surrounding tissue, if leakage occurs at the site of intravenous administration.

What is Idarubitec 10mg Injection used for?

Idarubitec 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia (a type of cancer of the white blood cells) in combination with other medications and breast cancer in advance stage after failure with other medications.

How does Idarubitec 10mg Injection work?

Idarubitec 10mg Injection acts by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.

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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