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Overview
Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection belongs to the category of anticancer medicines. These medicines are primarily used to treat patients diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The growth of cancer cells is uncontrollable and abnormal in the human body. It is difficult to diagnose cancer in the early stages. When diagnosed in advanced stages, only the symptoms of the disease can be reduced. Lupiximab Injection is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to increase the efficacy of the treatment.
Cancer Medicines, Lymphoma Cancer
Lupiximab 100mg/10ml injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It is also given to treat rheumatoid arthritis and granulomatosis with polyangiitis (inflammation of blood vessels that mainly affects the lungs and kidneys) in adults and children 2 years of age and older. The active ingredient of the Lupiximab is Rituximab which belongs to the drug class of Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies. It is administered as an injection by an experienced nurse or medical professional. Lupiximab Injection works by killing the cancer cells thereby reducing the tumor size. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The doctor decides the required dosage and duration of the medicine. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this injection until your doctor says to do so.
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection. Usually, these side effects disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects do not need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Lupiximab Injection are mentioned below:
Fever
Cough
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Headache
Weakness
Back pain
Sore throat
Abdominal pain
Swelling in face and body
Low level of WBC in the blood
Severe side effects:
Memory loss
Skin inflammation
Hepatitis infection
Urinary tract infection
Infection and pain at the injection site
Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer.
Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection is an anticancer medicine that belongs to the drug class of Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies. This medicine targets the antigen CD20. That is expressed on the cell surface of B-lymphocytes. Then, this drug binds to B cells and leads to cell death. This binding inhibits the growth and proliferation of the cancer.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Lupiximab Injection.
Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), and Heart function at proper intervals after taking Lupiximab.
Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Lupiximab Injection. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.
It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Lupiximab Injection, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Lupiximab 100mg/10ml. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.
In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.
Lupiximab Injection has rituximab as its active salt, which is a type of monoclonal antibody.
Lupiximab 100mg/10ml injection is prescribed by the doctor to treat multiple diseases. This includes non-Hodgkin disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, granulomatosis, and pemphigus vulgaris.
Consult your doctor before taking Lupiximab. Tell him if you are going through any heart, kidney, liver, hepatitis B, or lung disease.
Yes, taking Lupiximab Injection may lower immunity and make the body prone to infection. It is advised to avoid contact with people with active infections. Consult your doctor immediately if you are seeing any symptoms of infection.
Your doctor will closely monitor the side effects, such as heart failure, hypertension, or respiratory distress while receiving Lupiximab 100mg/10ml Injection.
