Adjuvant therapy in combination with other medications to treat breast cancer in patients who have had surgery to remove the tumour.
Treatment of cancers of the breast, ovaries, stomach, bowel, and lung.
Treatment of cancers of the blood-forming tissues, such as malignant lymphomas, leukemias, and multiple myeloma.
Contraindications:
Do not take if you are allergic to epirubicin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not take if you have severe liver and bladder problems.
Consult your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, recent vaccination, or any acute toxicities.
Precautions:
Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
Store Farmorubicin 50mg injection in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). Do not freeze.
Keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
If you have missed any dosing appointments, inform your doctor and schedule immediately.
Administration:
Should only be administered by a trained doctor or nurse experienced in giving chemotherapy.
The medicine will be given 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 advices:
Pregnancy: Farmorubicin 50mg injection is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may cause severe birth defects.
Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Farmorubicin 50mg injection.
Lungs: It is unknown whether Farmorubicin 50mg injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Liver: Farmorubicin 50mg injection should be cautiously administered in patients with severe liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary.
Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol will affect the effectiveness of Farmorubicin 50mg injection. Consult your doctor for more advice.
Driving: Farmorubicin 50mg injection does not affect the ability to drive or operate heavy machines. If you face any difficulties in driving, please consult your doctor.
Side effects:
Common: hair loss, flushing, rash, itching, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, anemia, decreased WBC and platelets, eye infection, irregular menstruation.
How long should I have to take Farmorubicin 50mg injection?
Farmorubicin 50mg 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 Farmorubicin 50mg 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 Farmorubicin 50mg 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 Farmorubicin 50mg injection?
There are no special restrictions on the diet. If your doctor or any other healthcare professional tells you to avoid certain food, then avoid it. Diet restrictions may vary from patient to patient. Consult your doctor for more advice.