Genxtor Injection

Genxtor Injection

Welcome to the information page for Genxtor Injection, brought to you by Biocon. This product contains the active ingredient Temsirolimus (25mg/ml) and is indicated for Treatment of Kidney cancer,Treatment of Mantle-cell lymphoma. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

Information about Genxtor Injection (Brand: Biocon) - Uses: Treatment of Kidney cancer,Treatment of Mantle-cell lymphoma

  • MRP: ₹
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  • Salt Combination: Temsirolimus (25mg/ml)
  • Brand: Biocon
  • Uses: Treatment of Kidney cancer,Treatment of Mantle-cell lymphoma

Description

  • Genxtor Injection is used as a chemotherapy agent for the treatment of kidney cancer and mantle cell lymphoma (a type of cancer of lymph nodes immune cells)
  • It works by blocking abnormal proteins that causes the multiplication of cancer cells
  • This helps in slowing the growth of tumors
  • Genxtor Injection is a prescription medicine that must be administered by a healthcare professional
  • You must receive the exact dose of it as per the prescription
  • An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body.
  • Some common side effects of this medicine include rash, weakness, nausea, edema, loss of appetite, anemia, increased glucose level in the blood, increased blood lipid level, and increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
  • If any of the side effects persist or bother you, consult the doctor immediately
  • Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions such as rash, shortness of breath, coughing, and swelling.
  • Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment
  • During the treatment, your doctor may advise you for some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body.

Cautions

Liver: CAUTION: Genxtor Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Genxtor Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Genxtor Injection is not advised in some patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Kidney: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Genxtor Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Genxtor Injection is recommended.
Driving: SAFE: Genxtor Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Genxtor Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Genxtor Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Genxtor Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Immunosuppressant- mTOR inhibitors
Therapeutic class: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Macrolide Lactams

Uses

Uses of Genxtor Injection

  • In Treatment of Kidney cancer Genxtor Injection is used to treat kidney cancer and its associated symptoms such as blood in the urine, unexplained low back pain or weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc
  • It stops cancer growth and prevents multiplication of cancer cells
  • This restricts the advancement of cancer to other unaffected regions
  • You need to follow your doctor’s instructions very carefully to recover
  • In Treatment of Mantle-cell lymphoma Mantle-cell lymphoma is a cancer of the white blood cells in our body, also called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
  • White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections
  • Genxtor Injection helps to restrict cancer growth and also blocks the action of other chemicals that are required for cancer growth and further spread
  • Avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections
  • Have plenty of fluids, unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to.
Missed Doses
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FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Genxtor Injection
  • Rash
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Increased blood lipid level
  • Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood

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