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Epineon 50mg Injection

Salt Composition: EPIRUBICIN

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Epineon 50mg Injection

Categories: Oncology

Conditions: Anti Cancer

Product Introduction

Epineon 50mg injection contains epirubicin hydrochloride, an antineoplastic drug belonging to the anthracycline class. It is used as adjuvant therapy in combination with other medications to treat breast cancer in patients who have undergone surgery to remove the tumour. The medicine is also indicated in cancers of the breast, ovaries, stomach, bowel, and lung. It is additionally used to treat cancers of the blood-forming tissues, including malignant lymphomas, leukaemias, and multiple myeloma. Do not use this injection if you are allergic to epirubicin or any other ingredient of this medicine, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have severe liver and bladder problems. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, have had recent vaccination, or have any acute toxicities such as acute inflammation of the mouth, low white blood cell count, low platelet count, or any infections. This medicine may increase the risk of blood clots. This medicine may cause infertility in men and women; inform your doctor if you are planning pregnancy. If you are sexually active, use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Your doctor will conduct regular laboratory tests to monitor the effects of this medicine. Common side effects of Epineon 50mg injection include decreased white blood cell count, decreased platelets, irregular menstruation, weakness, nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, eye infection, skin rashes, or itching.

Uses

Breast cancer Stomach and bowel cancer Ovarian cancer Lung cancer

How it works

Epineon 50mg injection inhibits DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis by exerting cytotoxic activity. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of the cancer cells. This medicine helps to selectively kill cancer cells rather than normal, healthy cells.

How to Use

It should only be administered by a trained doctor or nurse experienced in giving chemotherapy. The medicine will be given as an infusion into a vein. Do not self-administer the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity and other factors.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Hair loss Flushing Rash, itching Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Anemia Decreased WBC and platelets Eye infection Irregular menstruation Serious Congestive heart failure Increased blood urea levels Severe hypersensitivity reaction Lung problems

Expert Tips

Inform your physician if you are receiving radiation therapy with this medicine. This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner uses it during conception or pregnancy. Male patients with female partners of reproductive potential should use effective birth control during the treatment and for 3 months after the last dose. Do not breastfeed during the treatment and for 7 days after the last dose. The medicine may turn your urine red for 1 or 2 days after your treatment.

References

  1. Epirubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/ml solution for injection - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). Medicines.org.uk. [revised on 2016] [cited 2023 Mar 31]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6361/smpc
  2. HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION - Epirubicin. [revised on 2019] [cited 2023 Mar 31]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/050778s024s025lbl.pdf
  3. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anticancer drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 867.

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: unsafe Epineon 50mg injection is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may cause severe birth defects. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or planning to become pregnant. Using an effective birth control method during the treatment and for 6.5 months after your last dose is necessary.

Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Epineon 50mg injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.

Breastfeeding: unsafe Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Epineon 50mg injection because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby.

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