In Cancer Adricin Injection helps to treat certain kinds of cancer. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat cancer in various parts of the body. Adricin Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Adricin Injection. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adricin Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE
Adricin Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Adricin Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Adricin Injection may cause episodes of nausea and vomiting, which can temporarily lead to an impairment of the ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adricin Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Adricin Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Lower doses may be considered in patients with serum creatinine > 5 mg/dL. | - Liver : CAUTION
Adricin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Adricin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Adricin Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
If you miss a dose of Adricin Injection, please consult your doctor.
Is Adricin Injection a vesicant (agent that causes tissue blistering and damage)?::: Yes, Adricin Injection is a vesicant; it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein.| How effective is Adricin Injection?::: Adricin Injection is effective in the treatment of various cancers including cancer of the breast, ovary, stomach, lung, bowel or rectum, malignant lymphomas (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood) such as Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia (blood cancer), multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood). It may be used in bladder cancers and to prevent reoccurrence of bladder cancer after surgery. It effectively slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.
Adricin Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the breast cancer cells. It also forms harmful chemicals (free radicals) which cause DNA damage. This slows the growth of breast cancer cells and eventually kills them.
-Domperidone (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Epirubicin with Domperidone. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm.
| -Domperidone (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Epirubicin with Domperidone. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm.
| -Domperidone (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Epirubicin with Domperidone. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm.
| -Domperidone (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Epirubicin with Domperidone. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm.
| -Domperidone (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Epirubicin with Domperidone. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm.