Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Relbovin 50 Injection
Description:
Relbovin 50 Injection is an anti-cancer medication used in the treatment of breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.
It is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. 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 nausea, vomiting, weakness, fatigue, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, 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. Men are advised to seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Relbovin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Chubbyigue
- Hair loss
- Low blood platelets
- Increased liver enzymes
- Fever
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Bleeding
- Constipation
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
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Relbovin 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Relbovin 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.
Relbovin 50 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Relbovin 50 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Relbovin 50 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Relbovin 50 Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Relbovin 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Relbovin 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while these patients are taking this medicine.
FAQs:
Q. Is Relbovin 50 Injection a vesicant?
Affirmative, Relbovin 50 Injection is a vesicant.
Q. Is Relbovin 50 Injection effective?
Relbovin 50 Injection is effective for the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor for your condition.
Q. How is Relbovin 50 Injection administered?
Relbovin 50 Injection is administered as an intravenous infusion.
Q. Does Relbovin 50 Injection cause hair loss?
Relbovin 50 Injection has hair loss as a side effect. Please inform your doctor about any side effects that you may observe while on therapy.