Anthracin 50 Mg Injection 1 No'S
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Description
Anthracin Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It contains epirubicin as the active substance. Anthracin Injection is used to treat breast cancer, gastric cancer, advanced ovarian cancer, and smal
l cell lung cancer. It also helps in the prevention of bladder cancer reoccurrence after surgery. Anthracin Injection will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine. Before starting Anthracin Injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
Product Summary
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| Contains | Epirubicin(50.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Cancer |
| Side effects | Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain |
| Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
Uses
- Anthracin Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of the breast, gastric cancer, advanced ovarian cancer, and small cell lung cancer.
- It is also used to help prevent bladder cancer reoccurrence after surgery.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to epirubicin, other anthracyclines/ anthracenedione, or any other ingredient of Anthracin Injection.
- If you have a reduced number of blood cells caused by previous treatment with either other anti-cancer agents or radiotherapy.
- If you have been treated with the maximum amount of medicine or radiation given to a patient over time of other anthracyclines such as doxorubicin or daunorubicin. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor. ...
- If you have or had heart disorders (like NYHA class IV heart failure, acute heart attack, previous death of tissue resulting from a failure of blood supply, acute inflammatory heart diseases, or irregular heartbeat)....
- If you have any infection affecting the entire body.
- If you have liver problems.
- If you have mucositis (soreness and inflammation) of the mouth, pharynx, food pipe, and gastrointestinal tract.
- If you are breastfeeding.
Side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Anthracin 50 Mg Injection 1 No'S during pregnancy?
A:
Anthracin Injection should not be used in pregnant women or in women who are capable of becoming pregnant unless recommended by the doctor after assessing the need and the risk.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Anthracin 50 Mg Injection 1 No'S while breastfeeding?
A:
Anthracin Injection is contraindicated for use in breastfeeding women.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Anthracin 50 Mg Injection 1 No'S?
A:
There is limited information on the effect of Anthracin Injection on driving ability. However, if you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Anthracin 50 Mg Injection 1 No'S?
A:
There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Anthracin Injection. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have liver, kidney, or heart disorders.
- You have any kind of infection in the body.
- You have an inflamed and sore mouth/gut, or reduced blood cells.
- You experience abnormal heart rhythms with a rapid heartbeat after using this medicine.
- You develop signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF) such as difficulty breathing, swelling in the legs/feet/arms, low urine output than normal, and fluid accumulation in the abdomen.
- You are taking a medicine called trastuzumab for the treatment of cancer.
- You have recently received or plan to receive any vaccines.
- You are planning on becoming pregnant.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Anthracin Injection prevents the synthesis of DNA/RNA (genetic material) and protein. It also interferes with the activity of a chemical called topoisomerase II which results in problems in DNA synthesis leading to anti-cancer effects....
Directions for Use
- Anthracin Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse.
- Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Anthracin Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines like cimetidine - used for treating ulcers/GERD; dexverapamil - used to treat irregular/abnormal heart rhythm; dexrazoxane - used to protect the heart and other tissues from harmful side effects caused by certain cancer medications; docetaxel, interferon α2b - used for treating cancer; calcium channel blockers - used to treat high blood pressure, and quinine - used for treating malaria. ...
- Anthracin Injection used in combination with other anti-cancer medicines that kill cancer cells may result in additive bone marrow suppression.
- The effect of this medicine on the heart is increased by certain radiotherapeutic treatments and by previous or concomitant use of other anthracycline derivatives (mitomycin-C, dacarbazine, dactinomycin, and possibly cyclophosphamide) or other medicines affecting the heart (5-fluorouracil, cyclophosphamide, cisplatin, taxanes)....
- Medicines used for the treatment of tuberculosis like rifampicin and fits/seizures like barbiturates can result in a reduction of the efficacy of Anthracin Injection.
- This medicine should not be used in combination with live attenuated vaccines.
- Concomitant use of this medicine with cyclosporine may cause excessive suppression of the immune system.
Storage and disposal
- Store Anthracin Injection in in a refrigerator (2 °C - 8 °C). Protect from light.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
An overdose of Anthracin Injection may cause a reduced number of blood cells and soreness/inflammation of the mouth or gut. However, since this medicine will be given to you by a doctor or nurse, and hence, the chances of an overdose are unlikely....
Missed a Dose
It is unlikely that a dose of Anthracin Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed taking a dose of the injection, inform the doctor or nurse immediately....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD, CCEBDM Diabetology
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Anthracin Injection used for?
- Anthracin Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of the breast, gastric cancer, advanced ovarian cancer, and small cell lung cancer.
- It is also used to help prevent bladder cancer reoccurrence after surgery.
Q: How to store Anthracin Injection?
- Store Anthracin Injection in in a refrigerator (2 °C - 8 °C). Protect from light.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
References
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- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 9 Oct 2025]
- Epirubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/ml solution for injection - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 9 Oct 2025]
- Epirubicin Kabi 2 mg/ml Solution for Injection [Internet]. Fresenius Kabi; 2022 [cited 9 Oct 2025]
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Product Details
Brand
ANTHRACIN
Country of Origin
India
Expiry Date
17/03/2026
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