
Epiget 50 Injection
Salt Composition: Epirubicin (50mg)
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
1 Inj
About The Product
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.
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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