Cardia 50mg Injection

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Cardia 50 MG Description

Cardia Injection is an anticancer medicine. It is used to treat breast, head and neck, lungs, prostate and stomach cancer. It is used alone or in combination with other anti-cancer medicines. The act

ive ingredient present is docetaxel. This medicine is an injection and it will be given/administered by the doctor in a healthcare set-up.

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Contains	Doxorubicin(50.0 Mg)
Uses	Cancer
Side effects	Nausea, vomiting, fever, fatigue
Therapy	ANTI-NEOPLASTIC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Cardia 50 MG

Breast cancer
Lung cancer
Prostate cancer
Stomach cancer
Head and neck cancer

Contraindications of Cardia 50 MG

You have an allergy to the ingredients or their components.
You have a low white blood cell count, if you are not sure, ask the doctor.
You have a history of liver disease.
You are a pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Side effects of Cardia 50 MG

Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Fatigue
Weakness
Rashes
Hair loss
Swelling at the injection site

Precautions and Warnings of Cardia 50 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Cardia Injection during pregnancy?

Avoid during pregnancy as it may cause fetal harm. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before initiating treatment with the medicine. If you become pregnant while taking the treatment, inform the doctor immediately.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Cardia Injection while breastfeeding?

It is not known if the component of the medicine passes in breast milk. To avoid risk breastfeeding must be discontinued while receiving treatment with the medicine.

Driving

Can I drive after taking Cardia Injection?

The medicine may impair the ability to drive, avoid driving after taking the injection.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Cardia Injection?

Avoid alcohol while on treatment with the medicine as it may worsen the side effects. Inform your doctor about your drinking habits if you drink too often, have a liver condition or suffer from fits and seizures.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You suffer from liver disease, alcoholism or seizures.
You have a kidney-related problem of a high level of uric acid in the body.
You have been treated with a medicine-paclitaxel and experienced an allergic reaction.
You are already on other anti-cancer medications.
You have a low white blood cell count.
You experience serious skin problems like peeling, rashes, flu-like symptoms, blisters etc.
You experience abnormal swellings due to excess accumulation of fluid in the body, pain, tingling, or burning in the hands and feet, skin rashes, etc. after taking the injection. Inform the doctor imm...
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Mode of Action of Cardia 50 MG

How Does It Work?

The medicine works by interrupting the multiplication of cancer cells that results in cells being inactive and this leads to the death of the cancerous cells.

Directions for Use of Cardia 50 MG

The medicine will be given in the hospital by the doctor or nurse as an injection. Do not self-inject the medicine.

Interactions of Cardia 50 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Other medicines affect the way Cardia Injection works, or Cardia Injection itself affects the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the physician about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction. Especially if you are antibiotics, antifungals, anti-infectives, anti-HIV ...
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Storage and disposal of Cardia 50 MG

Store between 2°-25°C, protected from bright light. Keep it away from children and pets.

Dosage of Cardia 50 MG

Overdose

The possibility for overdose is unlikely as the medicine will be administered/given by a healthcare professional. If unusual signs and symptoms experienced, then immediately inform the doctor.

Missed a Dose

The possibility of missing a dose is unlikely as the medicine will be administered by a healthcare professional.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How does Cardia Injection works?

A: Cardia Injection works by interrupting the multiplication of cancer cells that results in cells being inactive and this leads to death of the cancerous cells.

Q: How Cardia Injection is given?

The medicine comes in a form of injection, it will be given in the hospital by the doctor or nurse as an injection or infusion.
Follow the aftercare instruction given by the doctor.
If unusual symptoms occur after taking the injection, inform the doctor immediately.

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