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Adropeg 20mg Injection
Salt Composition: DOXORUBICIN
- Manufacturer: AXIOMMAX ONCOLOGY PVT LTD
- Pack Size: 1 VIAL(s)
- Dosage Form: INJECTION
- Strength: 20MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Keep Adropeg 20mg Injection out of sight and out of reach of children. Store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze.
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Product Introduction
Adropeg 20mg Injection is a chemotherapy medication containing doxorubicin, a cytotoxic agent. It is used to treat various cancers including lung, breast, blood, bladder, and stomach cancers. The medication may be administered as monotherapy or in combination with other anticancer medicines. Cancer occurs when cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner.
Before beginning treatment with Adropeg 20mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have a history of severe cardiac disorders, hepatic disorders, or hypersensitivity reactions. Notify your doctor if you are taking or have previously received certain cancer chemotherapy medications. Live vaccines should be avoided during treatment.
Do not use this medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause harm to the developing foetus. Effective contraception should be used during treatment with this medication. Adropeg 20mg Injection may temporarily reduce fertility in men; discuss fertility concerns with your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you follow a salt-restricted diet, as Adropeg 20mg Injection contains sodium. Do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your physician.
Uses
Adropeg 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of the following: Breast cancer Lung cancer Malignant lymphomas Certain types of leukaemia
How it works
Adropeg 20mg Injection works by targeting the DNA inside cancer cells. It inserts itself between the DNA strands, causing damage that disrupts the cell's normal function and leads to cell death. It can also affect the membranes around the cell's nucleus, which helps to destroy the cancer cells more effectively.
How to Use
Adropeg 20mg Injection is administered as an intravenous infusion into the vein. If this injection is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious side effects of Adropeg 20mg Injection are: Low white blood cell count Severe allergic reaction (shortness of breath, dizziness, itchy rash, tightness in chest or throat) Decreased activity in the bone marrow Increase the level of liver enzyme Common side effects of Adropeg 20mg Injection are: Lack of appetite Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea Hair loss Swelling in the mouth and ankle Numbness, pain, tingling, swelling, or reddening in the palms and feet Weight gain Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats) Red or watery eyes, excess tear production
Expert Tips
Discuss your fertility problem with the doctor since Adropeg 20mg Injection medicine may reduce fertility temporarily in men. So it is advised to get suggestions about fertility concerns. Avoid planning for the pregnancy. If you experience any symptoms mentioned as a side effect, consult your doctor immediately. Notify your doctor immediately if you took any live vaccines and other medications before it might reduce the effectiveness of this medicine and may cause side effects. Inform your doctor if you have or had any history of heart disease or severe liver problems because this medicine is contraindicated to such conditions.
References
- 1. Goodman & Gilmanâs, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Cytotoxic agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1714. 2. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anticancer drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 867. 3 .Pfizer Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on Feb 2021], [ Accessed on 25 Mar 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6184.pdf 4 .Bedford Laboratories, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on April 2013], [ Accessed on 25 Mar 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/050467s073lbl.pdf
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: unsafe Adropeg 20mg Injection may harm the unborn baby. You need to tell your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown if patients with lung conditions can consume Adropeg 20mg Injection. So, before beginning the treatment, consult your doctor if you have any lung conditions.
Breastfeeding: unsafe Stop breastfeeding before starting treatment with Adropeg 20mg Injection as the active ingredient may pass into the breast milk and can harm the child. Notify your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.