Zavedos 5Mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

• Acute myeloid leukaemia: Used with specialist chemotherapy to destroy abnormal leukaemia cells and support recovery of normal blood-cell production in the bone marrow.
• Acute lymphocytic leukaemia: May be used in selected cases when a specialist recommends it, including when earlier treatment has not worked.

• Nausea: Idarubicin can irritate the digestive system during treatment. Tell the care team if nausea stops you eating or drinking.
• Vomiting: Treatment may trigger vomiting, which can lead to dehydration. Report repeated vomiting promptly so the team can treat it.
• Low blood counts: Idarubicin can reduce infection-fighting cells, red cells and platelets. Fever, unusual weakness, bruising or bleeding needs urgent medical attention.
• Mouth sores: Fast-growing cells in the mouth may be affected, causing painful ulcers. Tell the care team if sores make drinking difficult.
• Hair loss: Hair-producing cells can be affected during treatment, and hair may grow back after treatment ends. Report painful scalp changes.

• Attend every blood test and treatment appointment arranged by your specialist team.
• Report fever, chills, bleeding, unusual bruising or severe weakness promptly.
• Avoid live vaccines unless your specialist specifically approves them.
• Tell the team immediately about pain, redness, swelling or burning at the injection site.
• Use gentle mouth care and report ulcers that prevent eating or drinking.
• Report breathlessness, ankle swelling, fainting or a fast heartbeat promptly.

Missed a Dose

Overdose

Interactions with other medicines

Interactions with food items

Other general Interactions

• You have a history of heart disease, previous anthracycline treatment or previous chest radiotherapy.
• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You have an active infection.
• You experience fever, chills or other signs of infection during treatment.
• You notice unusual bruising, bleeding or blood in your stool or urine, other than the expected red-tinged urine in the first day or two.
• You develop breathlessness, leg swelling, sudden weight gain, or an irregular heartbeat.
• You develop severe or persistent mouth sores, abdominal pain or diarrhoea.
• You are due to receive any vaccination, particularly a live vaccine.
• You are planning to have children, as idarubicin can affect fertility in both men and women.