Aside 20mg Injection
Aside 20mg Injection is used to treat different cancers of lung, and testicles. It is also sometimes used to treat some other kinds of cancer in both men and women. It can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Aside 20mg Injection
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About This Medicine
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Aside 20mg Injection is used to treat different cancers of lung, and testicles. It is also sometimes used to treat some other kinds of cancer in both men and women. It can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Aside 20mg Injection is used to treat different cancers of lung, and testicles. It is also sometimes used to treat some other kinds of cancer in both men and women. It can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Aside 20mg Injection is given as slow infusion into veins under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. 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.The most common side effect of this medicine includes low blood platelets, vomiting, nausea, hair loss, and anemia (low number of red blood cells). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It is important to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child during treatment.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if have been on radiation therapy. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking this medicine.
03Uses
Small cell lung cancer
Testicular cancer
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Aside 20mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
06Benefits
In Small cell lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer is a fast-growing type of lung cancer commonly caused by smoking that starts with small tumors in the lungs but eventually spreads to the other parts of the body as well. Aside 20mg Injection helps treat such types of cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. 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.
In Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is the cancer in the male organs called testicles, that make male hormones and sperm. The testicles are located inside a loose bag of skin (scrotum) underneath the penis. Aside 20mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells in men. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.show moreshow less
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Vomiting
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Rash
Nausea
Low blood platelets
Liver damage
Hair loss
Diarrhea
Decreased white blood cell count
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aside 20mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aside 20mg 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
Aside 20mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Aside 20mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Aside 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aside 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Aside 20mg Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Aside 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aside 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Aside 20mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
09Drug Tips
Aside 20mg Injection is given as a slow infusion in the vein by a healthcare provider only.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
Let your doctor know if you notice a skin rash, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and swelling of the tongue.
References
Sources and references
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