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Doxoget 50mg Injection

Salt Composition: DOXORUBICIN

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Categories: Oncology

Conditions: Anti Cancer

Product Introduction

Doxoget 50mg Injection is a chemotherapy medicine containing doxorubicin as the active ingredient. It is classified as a cytotoxic agent. It is used to treat various cancers including lung, breast, blood, bladder, and stomach tumours. The medicine may be administered as monotherapy or in combination with other anticancer agents. Cancer develops when cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. Prior to commencing treatment with Doxoget 50mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have or have had a history of severe cardiac disorders, liver disease, or hypersensitivity reactions. Notify your doctor if you are taking or have previously received certain cancer chemotherapy medicines. Avoid live vaccines during treatment. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may harm the unborn child; use effective contraception during treatment with this medication. Doxoget 50mg may temporarily reduce fertility in men. Discuss fertility concerns with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you follow a salt-restricted diet as this injection contains sodium. Do not discontinue this medication without consulting your doctor first.

Uses

Breast cancer Lung cancer Malignant lymphomas Certain types of leukemia

How it works

Doxoget 50mg works by interfering with the DNA in cancer cells by inserting itself into the DNA strands, which disrupts the normal structure of the DNA. This causes the DNA to break apart, leading to cell death. Additionally, this medicine can also cause damage to the membranes surrounding the cell's nucleus, which further contributes to cell death.

How to Use

Doxoget 50mg 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 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 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 Doxoget 50mg 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 & Gilman’s, 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 Doxoget 50mg 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 Doxoget 50mg. So, before beginning the treatment, consult your doctor if you have any lung conditions.

Breastfeeding: unsafe Stop breastfeeding before starting treatment with Doxoget 50mg 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.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS