Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection
Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancers of head and neck.
Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection
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Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancers of head and neck.
Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancers of head and neck.
Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include breathlessness, constipation, edema (swelling), infection, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nail disorder, pain, and weakness. To reduce these side effects your doctor may suggest some medication along with it. But, inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever). This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and liver function. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
03Uses
Breast cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer
Prostate cancer
Cancer of head and neck
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the microtubule structures which help the cancer cells to divide and multiply. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:
07Benefits
In Breast cancer
Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.
08Side Effects
Breathlessness
Constipation
Edema (swelling)
Infection
Loss of appetite
Muscle pain
Nail disorder
Pain
Weakness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack 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
Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection is recommended.
Liver:CAUTION
Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer and cancers of head and neck.
Do not take Admoxel 80 Injection Combipack Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use reliable methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
It may cause side effects such as swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain. To reduce these side effects your doctor may suggest some medication along with this medicine called Corticosteroids.
Inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever) or other signs of infection.
References
Sources and references
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