Adrihal 50mg Injection
Uses of Adrihal 50mg Injection
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Malignant lymphomas
- Certain types of leukemia
Product Description
Introduction to Adrihal 50mg Injection
Adrihal 50mg Injection is a chemotherapy drug containing the active constituent Doxorubicin. It belongs to the medication class known as cytotoxic agents. It treats many types of cancers, such as lung, breast, blood, bladder, stomach, etc. It may be given alone or in combination with other anticancer medicines. Cancer is a condition in which cells multiply uncontrollably and abnormally. Before starting treatment with Injection, it is very important to tell your physician if you have or had any history of severe heart disorders, liver disorders, and hypersensitivity. Notify your doctor if you are taking or have ever received certain cancer chemotherapy medications. Avoid live vaccines during the treatment.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this may cause harm to the unborn baby, and use effective birth control during the treatment with this medication. Adrihal 50mg Injection medicine may reduce fertility temporarily in men. So it is advised to get suggestions about fertility concerns from your doctor. Discuss with your physician if you are on a salt-controlled diet because Adrihal 50mg Injection contains sodium. Do not stop taking this medication without talking to your physician first.
Therapeutic Effects of Adrihal 50mg Injection
Adrihal 50mg Injection 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, Adrihal 50mg Injection can also cause damage to the membranes surrounding the cell’s nucleus, which further contributes to cell death.
Interaction of Adrihal 50mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications such as Trastuzumab, Verapamil, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Cyclosporine, Sorafenib, and Paclitaxel may interact with Adrihal 50mg Injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Adrihal 50mg Injection
- Keep Adrihal 50mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.
- Store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C.
- Do not freeze.
How to consume Adrihal 50mg Injection
Adrihal 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.
Safety Advices for Adrihal 50mg Injection
Pregnancy
Adrihal 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.
Breast Feeding
Stop breastfeeding before starting treatment with Adrihal 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.
Lungs
It is unknown if patients with lung conditions can consume Adrihal 50mg Injection. So, before beginning the treatment, consult your doctor if you have any lung conditions.
Liver
Inform your physician if you have any liver disorders before taking Adrihal 50mg Injection because this medication is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders. Dose adjustment may be required.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol while taking Adrihal 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Adrihal 50mg Injection may cause side effects that could impair your driving ability. Avoid driving if you are unwell.
Side Effects of Adrihal 50mg Injection
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 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
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