• Nitrol 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of certain kinds of breast and blood cancers
• It is usually given alone or in together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy
• It prevents cancer cells from growing, as a result of which they eventually die
• Nitrol 20mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered
• 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.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include anemia (low number of red blood cells), decreased white blood cell count, increased bleeding tendency, infection, nausea, and vomiting
• If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
• There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
• Inform your doctor if you have a medical history, of bleeding disorders, heart or liver disease, radiation treatment or any infection
• Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools
• This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
• Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine
• Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Nitrol 20mg Injection

• In Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer of the white blood cells in our body, also called mantle-cell lymphoma
• White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections
• Nitrol 20mg 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
• In Blood cancer Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues that decreases the body's ability to fight infection
• Nitrol 20mg 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
• In Breast cancer Nitrol 20mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy
• It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast
• Nitrol 20mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells
• Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.

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Common and Known Side effects of Nitrol 20mg Injection

• Absence of menstrual periods
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Hair loss
• Nausea
• Vomiting