Epizee 10mg Injection
Active substance: Epirubicin Hydrochloride
Class: Anthracyclines (Antineoplastic drug)
Uses:
- Breast cancer
- Stomach and bowel cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Lung cancer
- Malignant lymphomas
- Leukemias
- Multiple myeloma
Important Information:
- Do not take if you are allergic to Epizee 10mg Injection or its ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding, or have severe liver and bladder problems.
- Inform your physician if you have kidney or liver problems, recent vaccination, or any acute toxicities.
- This medicine may increase your risk of blood clots.
- It may cause infertility in men and women.
Before Starting Treatment:
- Inform your doctor about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
- Store Epizee 10mg Injection in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C), do not freeze.
- Keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
Administration:
- Should only be administered by a trained doctor or nurse experienced in giving chemotherapy.
- Administered as an infusion into a vein.
- Do not self-administer the injection.
- Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity and other factors.
Safety Advice:
- Pregnancy: Epizee 10mg Injection is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may cause severe birth defects.
- Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Epizee 10mg Injection.
- Lungs: It is unknown whether Epizee 10mg Injection can be used in patients with lung disorders.
- Liver: Epizee 10mg Injection should be cautiously administered in patients with severe liver diseases.
- Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol will affect the effectiveness of Epizee 10mg Injection.
- Driving: Epizee 10mg Injection does not affect the ability to drive or operate heavy machines.
Side Effects:
- Common: Hair loss, flushing, rash, itching, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, anemia, decreased WBC and platelets, eye infection, irregular menstruation.
- Serious: Congestive heart failure, increased blood urea levels, severe hypersensitivity reaction, lung problems.
FAQs:
How long should I have to take Epizee 10mg injection? Epizee 10mg injection is given as a cycle therapy. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the therapy based on your disease severity and condition.
What if Epizee 10mg injection does not work for me? There are alternative medicines that may work for you based on your disease condition and other factors. Your doctor will decide the alternative treatment that works best for you.
What are the precautions of Epizee 10mg injection? This medicine may increase your risk of developing blood clots. If you have chest pain, trouble breathing, or pain, redness, or swelling in your arms or legs while using this medicine, call your doctor immediately. This medicine may turn your urine red for 1 or 2 days after your treatment.
Is there any special diet that I should follow while taking Epizee 10mg injection? No specific diet recommendations provided in the text. Consult your doctor for personalized advice.
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: Epirubicin
- Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics
- Pharmacological class: Antimetabolite