Epidox 50mg Injection
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Epidox 50 MG Description
Epidox Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It contains epirubicin as the active substance. Epidox Injection is used to treat breast cancer, gastric cancer, advanced ovarian cancer, and small cell
lung cancer. It also helps in the prevention of bladder cancer reoccurrence after surgery. Epidox Injection will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine. Before starting Epidox 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 |
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Uses of Epidox 50 MG
- Epidox 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 of Epidox 50 MG
- If you are allergic to epirubicin, other anthracyclines/ anthracenedione, or any other ingredient of Epidox 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 of Epidox 50 MG
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
Precautions and Warnings of Epidox 50 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Epidox 50mg Injection during pregnancy?
A:
Epidox 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 Epidox 50mg Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
Epidox Injection is contraindicated for use in breastfeeding women.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Epidox 50mg Injection?
A:
There is limited information on the effect of Epidox 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 Epidox 50mg Injection?
A:
There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Epidox 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 of Epidox 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Epidox 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 of Epidox 50 MG
- Epidox 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 of Epidox 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Epidox 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. ...
- Epidox 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 Epidox 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 of Epidox 50 MG
- Store Epidox Injection in in a refrigerator (2 °C - 8 °C). Protect from light.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Epidox 50 MG
Overdose
An overdose of Epidox 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 Epidox 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....
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Epidox Injection used for?
- Epidox 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 Epidox Injection?
- Store Epidox 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 06 June 2022]
- Epirubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/ml solution for injection - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 06 June 2022]
- Epirubicin Kabi 2 mg/ml Solution for Injection [Internet]. Fresenius Kabi; 2022 [cited 06 June 2022]
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Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
06/12/2024
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