Alrubicin 100 Injection

Let us guide you through the essential information about Alrubicin 100 Injection. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Alrubicin 100 Injection.

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Salt Combination: Epirubicin (100mg)
Brand: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Cancer

Description

Alrubicin 100 Injection is used in the treatment of various types of cancers of blood, breast, stomach, lung, ovaries and soft tissues
It also helps to prevent the recurrence of bladder cancer after surgery
It is given as a drip or infusion vein with extreme caution by a qualified medical professional
It can be used alone, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy
Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it
This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time
You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects
It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to
It makes contraceptive pills less effective, so it advised to both male and female to use reliable contraception during the treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, low blood platelets, hair loss, absence of menstrual periods, fever and rash
It is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
Infections can sometimes be life threatening
Regular blood tests are required to monitor your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, or have heart problem
Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Alrubicin 100 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alrubicin 100 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Alrubicin 100 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Alrubicin 100 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alrubicin 100 Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.^Lower doses may be considered in patients with serum creatinine > 5 mg/dL.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Alrubicin 100 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Alrubicin 100 Injection may cause episodes of nausea and vomiting, which can temporarily lead to an impairment of the ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	UNSAFE: Alrubicin 100 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alrubicin 100 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:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alrubicin 100 Injection.
Drug Action:	Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Anthracycline Derivative

Uses

Uses of Alrubicin 100 Injection

In Cancer Alrubicin 100 Injection helps to treat certain kinds of cancer
It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat cancer in various parts of the body
Alrubicin 100 Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells
It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor
You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.