Xpreza Injection

Xpreza Injection

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Xpreza Injection. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Xpreza Injection and its role in your treatment plan.

Information about Xpreza Injection (Brand: Natco Pharma Ltd) - Uses: Blood cancer,Treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome

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  • MRP: ₹ 4283.17
  • Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
  • Salt Combination: Azacitidine (100mg)
  • Brand: Natco Pharma Ltd
  • Uses: Blood cancer,Treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome

Description

  • Xpreza Injection is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer
  • It is used for the treatment of adult patients with all subtypes of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
  • It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor
  • Xpreza Injection is given as an injection under the medical supervision of a doctor
  • 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.
  • The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), vomiting, weakness, and nausea
  • If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
  • There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
  • You must inform your doctor before taking any vaccination while on treatment with this medicine
  • Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the heart, liver, and kidney.
  • Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections
  • Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using
  • This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver: CAUTION: Xpreza Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xpreza Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Xpreza Injection is not recommended in patients with advanced liver cancer.
Kidney: CAUTION: Xpreza Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xpreza Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: UNSAFE: Xpreza Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Xpreza Injection can cause side effects such as tiredness and this may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: UNSAFE: Xpreza Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Xpreza 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 Xpreza Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Antimetabolites
Therapeutic class: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Pyrimidine Nucleoside Analogue

Uses

Uses of Xpreza Injection

  • 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
  • Xpreza 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 Treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome Xpreza Injection is used to treat myelodysplastic syndrome, a group of conditions in which the bone marrow produces blood cells that are abnormal in structure and function, and does not produce enough healthy blood cells
  • Xpreza Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells
  • It is an effective, yet 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.
Missed Doses
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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Xpreza Injection
  • Injection site reactions (pain
  • swelling
  • redness)
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Bruise
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation

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