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Biobin 1gm Injection

Description

• Contains the active substance Cytarabine.
• Belongs to the class of antimetabolite antineoplastic drugs.
• Used alone or with other chemotherapy medications to treat certain types of leukemias, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).
• Also indicated to treat and prevent meningeal leukemia.

Contraindications

• Do not take if you are allergic to Cytarabine or any other ingredients of this medicine.
• Inform your physician if you have difficulties in body coordination, are taking any other anti-cancer medications, have decreased bone marrow functioning, liver problems, or have undergone dialysis immediately before or after treatment with this medicine.

Side Effects

• Common: fever, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, swallowing difficulties, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, inflammation or ulceration in the mouth or anus, high blood uric acid levels, hair loss, skin rashes, speaking difficulties, inflammation in the vein.
• Serious: swelling and irritation of the skin, increased blood uric acid levels, blisters of the skin, irregular heartbeat, lung diseases, anaemia, infection, kidney problems.

Warnings and Precautions

• Store Biobin 1gm injection at room temperature (25°C).
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
• If you forgot to take a dose on the scheduled day, contact your physician and reschedule the dose.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

• Biobin 1gm injection is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may cause birth defects.
• Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Biobin 1gm injection.

Interaction with Other Drugs

• Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, vaccines, and herbal products.
• Certain medications may interact with the effects of Biobin 1gm injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

Administration

• Biobin 1gm injection will be given to you in a hospital setting by a trained healthcare professional.
• This medicine may be given by solution for injection/infusion (using a syringe) under the skin (subcutaneous) or into a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly), or into the spine (intrathecal).
• Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and duration of the treatment based on your disease condition, severity, and other factors.

Safety Advice

• Lungs: consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Liver: consult your doctor if you have any liver diseases before starting the treatment.
• Alcohol: it is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Biobin 1gm injection. Please consult your doctor.
• Driving: Biobin 1gm injection does not affect your ability to drive or use machinery. If you are affected, consult your doctor for more advice.

FAQ

• Q1. What should I monitor when taking Biobin 1gm injection? Biobin 1gm injection may cause neurological problems, monitor for speech disturbances, eye problems, and coordination problems. Inform your physician if you have noticed any of these problems.
• Q2. What if I overdose Biobin 1gm injection? High doses of Biobin 1gm injection can worsen side effects like sores in the mouth or may decrease the number of WBC and platelets in the blood, damages to nerves, severe lung problems, heart problems. Inform your physician if you experience any of the symptoms.
• Q3. Is Biobin 1gm injection toxic to the liver? The safety of Biobin 1gm injection to the liver has not been well established. The drug may cause a few liver-related side effects. Inform your physician if you have liver diseases before initiating the treatment.
• Q4. Should I have to refrigerate Biobin 1gm injection? No, do not refrigerate or freeze Biobin 1gm injection. The injection should be stored at room temperature 20°C to 25°C.
• Q5. Is Biobin 1gm injection toxic to the brain? Intravenous administration of Biobin 1gm injection can cause peripheral neuropathy. Inform your physician if you have any symptoms of pain, numbness or weakness in the hands and feet, digestive and urination problems.

Fact Box

• Molecule name: Cytarabine
• Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics
• Pharmacological class: Antimetabolite
• Indications:
  1. Acute myeloid leukemia
  2. Chronic myelogenous leukemia
  3. Meningeal leukemia

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