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Adnexa 10mg Injection

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Biocon

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Epirubicin (10mg)

Overview Adnexa 10mg Injection

Adnexa 10mg Injection treats various blood, breast, stomach, lung, ovarian, and soft tissue cancers. It also aids in preventing bladder cancer recurrence post-surgery. Administered intravenously by a healthcare professional, it's used either alone or in combination chemotherapy regimens. Dosage and frequency are determined by your physician based on your condition and may vary. Strict adherence to prescribed instructions is crucial; incorrect usage or overdose can cause severe adverse reactions. Benefits may take weeks or months to manifest; discontinue only under medical supervision. Contraceptive efficacy may be reduced; reliable birth control is advised for both partners during treatment. Common side effects include nausea, thrombocytopenia, alopecia, amenorrhea, pyrexia, and skin rashes. Reduced blood cell counts increase infection risk, potentially life-threatening. Regular blood tests monitoring blood cell counts, kidney, liver, and heart function are essential. Before use, disclose liver or heart conditions, and list all other medications as interactions may impact Adnexa's effectiveness or mechanism. Report pregnancy or breastfeeding to your doctor.

Uses of Adnexa 10mg Injection

Malignant neoplasm

Major Benefits of Adnexa 10mg Injection:

Administering this medication will be done by your physician or their designated nurse; self-medication is strictly prohibited.

Common Side effects of Adnexa 10mg Injection:

  • Low blood platelets
  • Nausea
  • Hair loss
  • Absence of menstrual periods
  • Fever
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Hot flashes
  • Gastrointestinal inflammation
  • Rash
  • Low energy
  • Eye disorder

How to use Adnexa 10mg Injection:

This medication will be administered by your healthcare provider. Self-medication is strictly prohibited.

How Adnexa 10mg Injection works:

Adnexa 10mg Injection is a breast cancer treatment that inhibits topoisomerase II, an enzyme crucial for breast cancer cell DNA replication. This inhibition, coupled with the generation of damaging free radicals, disrupts cellular DNA, thereby curbing tumor growth and leading to cancer cell death.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholUNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while using Adnexa 10mg Injection is inadvisable.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Administering Adnexa 10mg Injection during pregnancy is contraindicated due to confirmed harm to the fetus. Exceptions may exist in critical circumstances where the potential benefits outweigh the known risks, at the physician's sole discretion. Physician consultation is essential.

Breast feedingBreast feedingUNSAFE

Administration of Adnexa 10mg Injection is contraindicated while breastfeeding due to potential infant toxicity. Evidence indicates a risk of harmful effects to the nursing infant.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Administering Adnexa 10mg Injection may result in adverse reactions that could compromise driving safety. Nausea and vomiting, potential side effects of Adnexa 10mg Injection, may temporarily hinder driving capabilities.

KidneyKidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Adnexa 10mg Injection is likely safe for individuals with impaired kidney function. Current evidence indicates dose modification for Adnexa 10mg Injection might be unnecessary in such cases. However, physician consultation is recommended. A reduced dosage may be appropriate for patients exhibiting serum creatinine levels exceeding 5 mg/dL.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Adnexa 10mg Injection requires careful administration in individuals with hepatic impairment; dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised. The use of Adnexa 10mg Injection is contraindicated in patients exhibiting severe liver dysfunction.

What if you forget to take Adnexa 10mg Injection :

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Facts to Know About Adnexa 10mg Injection

LabelValue
Type of Compound Anthracycline-based drug
Potential for Dependence None.
Medication Category Cancer treatments
Mechanism of Action Plant-derived anti-cancer compounds

FAQs on Adnexa 10mg Injection

Adnexa 10mg Injection is indeed a vesicant, posing a risk of tissue damage and blistering should extravasation occur.
Adnexa 10mg Injection combats various cancers. These include cancers of the breast, ovary, stomach, lung, bowel, and rectum; malignant lymphomas, such as Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (blood cancers affecting infection-fighting cells); leukemias (blood cancers); and multiple myeloma (a blood cancer impacting infection-fighting cells). It's also employed in bladder cancer treatment and to reduce the risk of bladder cancer recurrence post-surgery. The injection's mechanism involves inhibiting or halting the proliferation of cancerous cells.
Adnexa 10mg Injection
331
MRP 403
17% off