Farmorubicin RTU 10mg Injection

Farmorubicin RTU 10mg injection contains the active substance Epirubicin Hydrochloride. It is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the class anthracyclines. This medicine is used as adjuvant therapy in combination with other medications to treat breast cancer in patients who have had surgery to remove the tumor. It is also found useful in treating cancers of the breast, ovaries, stomach, bowel, and lung. In addition, this medicine is also used to treat cancers of the blood-forming tissues, such as malignant lymphomas, leukemias, and multiple myeloma.

Do not take this injection if you are allergic to Farmorubicin RTU 10mg injection or any other ingredients of this medicine, pregnant or breastfeeding, or have severe liver and bladder problems. Before initiating the treatment, inform your physician if you have kidney or liver problems, recent vaccination, or if you have any acute toxicities such as acute inflammation of the mouth, low white blood cell count, platelet count, or any infections. This medicine may increase your risk of blood clots.

This medicine may cause infertility in men and women; inform your physician if you are planning for pregnancy. If you are sexually active, you are advised to use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Your doctor will do regular lab tests to check on the effects of this medicine. Common side effects of Farmorubicin RTU 10mg injection are decreased WBC, platelets, irregular menstruation, weakness, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, eye infection, skin rashes, or itchiness.