Lipodox Injection 10ml
By SUN PHARMA
10ml Injection
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Lipodox 20 MG Description
Lipodox 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 ac
tive ingredient present is docetaxel. This medicine is an injection and it will be given/administered by the doctor in a healthcare set-up.
Product Summary
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Contains | Doxorubicin(20.0 Mg) |
Uses | Cancer |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, fever, fatigue |
Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
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Uses of Lipodox 20 MG
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Head and neck cancer
Contraindications of Lipodox 20 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 Lipodox 20 MG
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Rashes
- Hair loss
- Swelling at the injection site
Precautions and Warnings of Lipodox 20 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Lipodox Injection during pregnancy?
A:
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
Q:
Can I take Lipodox Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
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
Q:
Can I drive after taking Lipodox Injection?
A:
The medicine may impair the ability to drive, avoid driving after taking the injection.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Lipodox Injection?
A:
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 immediately....
Mode of Action of Lipodox 20 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 Lipodox 20 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 Lipodox 20 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Other medicines affect the way Lipodox Injection works, or Lipodox 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 medicines, etc....
Storage and disposal of Lipodox 20 MG
Store between 2°-25°C, protected from bright light.
Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage of Lipodox 20 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How does Lipodox Injection works?
A: Lipodox 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 Lipodox 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.
References
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- [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2021 [cited 11 May 2022]
- [Internet]. Products.sanofi.ca. 2021 [cited 11 May 2022]
- Docetaxel 20 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 11 May 2022]
Product Details
Brand
LIPODOX
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
07/12/2024
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