Epiget 50 Injection
Prescription Required
Marketed By
GLS Pharma Ltd.
Pack of
1 Inj
Salt Composition
Epirubicin (50mg)
Storage
Keep in Cold Place
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Epiget 50 Injection
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Indication
Blood Cancer
Description
Epiget 50 Injection is an anticancer medication prescribed by the doctor to treat multiple cancers. It mainly treats ovarian cancer, gastric (stomach) cancer, small cell lung cancer, and head and neck cancers.It is also part of Adjuvant Therpay after the surgery of Breast Cancer. Epiget 50 Injection contains 50mg of Epirubicin that induces self death mechanism in cancer cells.
Common Side Effects
Epiget 50 Injection is an anticancer injection. Its salt in reaction with the body leads to numerous side effects like any other medication. Symptoms may vary from mild to severe. If these side effects remain for longer period of time, consult your doctor immediately.
● Hair loss
● Mouth sores
● Nausea
● Weakness
● Low red/white/platelet counts
● Diarrhea
● Fever
● Nail changes
● Fluid retention
● Muscle pain
● Rashes
● Hot flashes
● Gastrointestinal inflammation
● Febrile neutropenia
● Allergic reactions
● Heart damage
● Severe bone marrow suppression
Dosage And Administration
Epiget 50 Injection is administered intravenously, either alone or with other cancer treatment therapies, depending on the cancer's type and stage.Patients should not self-administer; it must be injected by a doctor or trained nurse. Consult a doctor for precise dosage and timing.
Mechanism Of Action
Epiget 50 Injection contains 50mg of Epirubicin that inhibits topoisomerase II to prevent DNA unwinding and replication, releasing cytotoxic chemical that damage cancer cells on its own.
Faqs
Epiget 50 Injection is a chemotherapy based injection. It is used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer, gastric (stomach) cancer, small cell lung cancer, and head and neck cancers.
Yes, Epiget 50 Injection can be given with other chemotherapeutic drugs or injection based on cancer type and its stage to increase effectiveness.
Epiget 50 Injection is given intravenously (In veins) to cancer patients by a doctor or experienced nurse. Kindly do not try to self administer the injection.
Epiget 50 Injection can cause severe side effects sepsis, liver problems, heart issues, blood clots, shocks, severe allergic reactions etc. Notify your doctor immediately as it may require withholding or stopping of treatment.
Epiget 50 Injection cause potential harm to growing fetus. Thus, it is not recommended during pregnancy for treatment.
References
• Conte, P. F., Gennari, A., Landucci, E., & Orlandini, C. (2000). Role of epirubicin in advanced breast cancer. Clinical breast cancer, 1, S46-S51.
• Plosker, G. L., & Faulds, D. (1993). Epirubicin: a review of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties, and therapeutic use in cancer chemotherapy. Drugs, 45(5), 788-856.
• Cersosimo, R. J., & Hong, W. K. (1986). Epirubicin: a review of the pharmacology, clinical activity, and adverse effects of an adriamycin analogue. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 4(3), 425-439.
• Robert, J. (1994). Clinical pharmacokinetics of epirubicin. Clinical pharmacokinetics, 26(6), 428-438.
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