Daunocyte 20mg Injection
Daunocyte 20mg Injection is used for the treatment of blood cancer (leukemia). It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Daunocyte 20mg Injection
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Daunocyte 20mg Injection is used for the treatment of blood cancer (leukemia). It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Daunocyte 20mg Injection is used for the treatment of blood cancer (leukemia). It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Daunocyte 20mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It might be given as a single therapy or in combination with some other medication. 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. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, low platelet count, ulcer, loss of appetite and difficulty while breathing. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have 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. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, ECG, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.
03Uses
Blood cancer
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Daunocyte 20mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:
07Side Effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Low blood platelets
Ulcer
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Decreased white blood cell count
Hair loss
Fever
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Fatigue
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Chills
Diarrhea
Mucosal inflammation
Febrile neutropenia
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Breathing problems
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Daunocyte 20mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Daunocyte 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
Daunocyte 20mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Daunocyte 20mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Daunocyte 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Daunocyte 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Daunocyte 20mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Daunocyte 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Daunocyte 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Daunocyte 20mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
09Drug Tips
Daunocyte 20mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
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.
You may be monitored with ECG before and after starting the treatment.
Let your doctor know if you experience fever, chills and some kind of infection during the treatment.
References
Sources and references
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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 362-63.
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