All Details About Lupitux Injection
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lupitux Injection
Description:
Lupitux Injection is used in the treatment of head and neck cancer and cancer of colon and rectum. It helps to mark the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system.Lupitux Injection is given as an injection under the 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. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, vomiting, and skin rash. 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 experience sudden difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, fever, or chills. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and electrolyte levels. It makes your skin more sun-sensitive, take precaution while stepping out.
Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, 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 healthcare team 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.
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 themOrdinary side effects of Lupitux
- Nausea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Conjunctivitis
- Skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Infusion reaction
- Decreased magnesium level in blood
- Increased liver enzymes
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lupitux Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lupitux Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lupitux Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lupitux Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lupitux Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lupitux Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lupitux Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Is Lupitux Injection a chemotherapy drug?
Affirmative, Lupitux Injection is a cytotoxic drug that is used in the chemotherapy of cancers of colon and rectum, and head-neck cancers.
Q. Is Lupitux Injection cytotoxic agent or vesicant or radiosensitizer?
It is not a radiosensitizer, but usually used in combination with radiotherapy to treat the cancers. It is not a vesicant (irritant).
Q. How is Lupitux Injection administered?
Lupitux Injection is generally administered by intravenous (IV infusion) route, with or without radiotherapy.
Q. Does Lupitux Injection cause hair loss?
Affirmative. Lupitux Injection is a chemotherapy agent, which may cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effect.
Q. Why does Lupitux Injection cause a rash?
Lupitux Injection may cause a rash. Consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Q. How long does the rash last?
The duration of skin rash depends upon its type and severity. Please consult your doctor for advice..
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