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Epirubicin Hydrochloride
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Overview
Epithra 10 mg injection is used to treat breast cancer with a combination of other medicines in patients who had surgery to remove the tumor.
Blood Cancer
Epirubicin Hydrochloride works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells in the patient's body. Epirubicin Hydrochloride belongs to the class of medicine known as anthracyclines.
Epithra injection 10mg has several side effects which are mentioned below. Consult your doctor immediately in case of any emergency after taking the medicine.
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Flushing
Change the color of skin or nails
Blood in urine
Temporary hair loss
Irregular menstrual period
Red spot on the skin
Pain in mouth and throat
Diarrhea
Less urine
Dry mouth
Dizziness
Pale skin
Chest pain
You should follow the doctor's prescription for taking Epithra injection 10mg strictly for better results. Do not take this injection in the wrong way, it may give severe side effects and the duration of treatment will be increased.
After starting the treatment, if you feel comfortable then continue otherwise inform your doctor about the problem.
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Epithra 10mg injection without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Epithra 10mg injection without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
In case you missed any dose of Epithra 10mg injection. Do not try to take the missed dose at the time of the next dose. For missed doses consult the doctor. Do not double the dose to catch up on missed doses.
Epithra 10 mg injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery because Epithra 10 mg injection makes you feel dizzy.
It is better to consult with your doctor beforehand because Epithra 10 mg injection may cause severe problems for your baby.
The duration of treatment will go according to the overall health of the patients.
You should not store it at home, it should be stored in the clinic only.
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Venika Choudhary
Medical Content Writer @ Magicine Pharma
I hold an M.Sc. in Microbiology and have a strong academic foundation in microbial sciences and applied biotechnology. I began my career with extensive hands-on research at CSIR laboratories, focusing on fungal enzyme production, studying fungal diversity in various ecosystems, and developing bio-pesticides as sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides. This work deepened my understanding of fungal biology, bioactive compounds, and their pharmaceutical and agricultural applications. Transitioning from research, I now work as a medical content writer, where I combine my scientific expertise with a passion for clear and reliable healthcare communication. I apply my research background to create patient-friendly, compliant content for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare platforms, ensuring science is both trustworthy and accessible. Specializing in clear, accurate, and engaging content, I help patients make informed decisions and support pharmaceutical companies in delivering trusted information. Whether writing product descriptions, crafting disease awareness articles, or composing drug information leaflets, I consistently meet regulatory standards and address audience needs, making my content an asset for healthcare brands.
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