• Acodocet 20 Injection is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancers of head and neck
• Acodocet 20 Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional
• 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.
• Some of the common side effects of this medicine include breathlessness, constipation, edema (swelling), infection, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nail disorder, pain, and weakness
• To reduce these side effects your doctor may suggest some medication along with it
• But, inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever)
• This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
• Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and liver function
• Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, 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
• The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Acodocet 20 Injection

• In Breast cancer Acodocet 20 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
• Acodocet 20 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
• In Non-small cell lung cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers
• Acodocet 20 Injection helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines
• 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 Prostate cancer Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males
• The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all
• Acodocet 20 Injection decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men
• This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate
• In Cancer of head and neck Head and neck cancer includes cancer of the mouth, nose, sinuses or throat
• Acodocet 20 Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells
• It is an effective medicine but it has some bothersome side effects
• Therefore, you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

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Common and Known Side effects of Acodocet 20 Injection

• Breathlessness
• Constipation
• Edema (swelling)
• Infection
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle pain
• Nail disorder
• Pain
• Weakness