Yondelis Injection is used in the treatment of some kinds of cancers. It is used in patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma when previous medicines have been unsuccessful. It is also used with other medicines as part of combination therapy to treat ovarian cancer that has come back.

Yondelis Injection is used to treat various types of cancer

Uses of Yondelis Injection

Soft tissue sarcoma

Benefits of Yondelis Injection

In Soft tissue sarcoma

Soft tissue sarcoma is a type of sarcoma that develops in tissues such as bone and muscles. Yondelis Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Side effects of Yondelis 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 Yondelis

Headache
Fatigue
Vomiting
Weakness
Nausea
Increased liver enzymes
Low blood platelets
Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Decreased appetite
Constipation

How to use Yondelis 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 Yondelis Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Yondelis Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Yondelis Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Yondelis Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Yondelis Injection may make you feel tired and experience a loss of strength which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Yondelis Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Yondelis Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Yondelis Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Yondelis Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Yondelis Injection is given as an intravenous infusion (IV infusion) under the supervisión 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.
Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, muscle pain and skin rash.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count, platelet count and liver function.

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Chemical Class

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Therapeutic Class

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Action Class

Anticancer-others

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Address: Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060

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

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Yondelis 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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