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Prubicin 10mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Prubicin 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of various types of cancers of blood, breast, lung, ovaries and soft tissues. It can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Prubicin 10mg Injection is used to treat a variety of cancers, either alone or in combination with other drugs.
Prubicin 10mg Injection is used to treat a variety of cancers, either alone or in combination with other drugs.
Uses of Prubicin Injection
Benefits of Prubicin Injection
In Cancer
Prubicin 10mg Injection helps to treat certain kinds of cancer. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat cancer in various parts of the body. Prubicin 10mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Prubicin 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 Prubicin
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Mouth sore
- Hair loss
- Stomach pain
- Eye disorder
- Increased thirst
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Nail disorder
How to use Prubicin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prubicin 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prubicin 10mg 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
UNSAFE
Prubicin 10mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Prubicin 10mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As there is a frequent occurrence of nausea and vomiting with Prubicin 10mg Injection so driving should be discouraged.
As there is a frequent occurrence of nausea and vomiting with Prubicin 10mg Injection so driving should be discouraged.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Prubicin 10mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Prubicin 10mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Prubicin 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prubicin 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Prubicin 10mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- 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.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fever, chills, shortness of breath and swelling of face or lips.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anthracycline Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents
Patient concerns
FAQs
How does doxorubicin work?
Doxorubicin is anti-cancer or antineoplastic chemotherapy drug that belongs to a class of medications called anthracyclines. It slows down or stops the growth of cancer cells by interfering with DNA of the cancer cells. This helps treat the cancer.
Is doxorubicin a vesicant?
Yes doxorubicin is a vesicant (irritant).
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1714-15.
- Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 952.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 431-33.
- Doxorubicin hydrochloride. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2009 [revised Feb. 2016]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Premedium Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 207 SUCHET CHAMBERS, 1224/5 BANK STREET, KAROL BAGH, NEW DELHI Central Delhi DL 110005 IN
Country of origin: India
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