Cabaxan Injection belongs to the general group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

Cabaxan Injection is used to treat a variety of cancers, either alone or in combination with other drugs.

Uses of Cabaxan Injection

Side effects of Cabaxan Injection

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

Common side effects of Cabaxan

Vomiting
Back pain
Weakness
Low blood platelets
Hair loss
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Diarrhea
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Blood in urine
Constipation
Cough
Taste change
Breathing problems
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Nausea

How to use Cabaxan Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cabaxan Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cabaxan 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cabaxan 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

Cabaxan Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cabaxan Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cabaxan Injection is recommended.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease and end stage kidney disease as the information available is limited for use of this medicine in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Cabaxan Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cabaxan Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cabaxan Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

Cabaxan Injection is given as an infusion into a vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor only.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, platelets count, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat.

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Chemical Class

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Therapeutic Class

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Action Class

Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents

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FAQs

Is Cabaxan Injection a vesicant or chemotherapeutic drug?

Cabaxan Injection is a chemotherapeutic drug (drug used for the management of cancer). It is, however, not a vesicant (drug which causes severe blisters on the skin).

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Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cabaxan Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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