Asviia Injection is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer. It may be also used to treat Hodgkin’s disease. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Asviia Injection is used to treat various types of cancer

Uses of Asviia Injection

Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)
Hodgkin’s disease

Benefits of Asviia Injection

In Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)

Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Asviia Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective, yet very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Hodgkin’s disease

Hodgkin’s disease is a type of lymphoma, which is a blood cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the immune system get rid of waste and fight infections. Asviia Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

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Side effects of Asviia Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Asviia

Abdominal pain
Allergic reaction
Diarrhea
Hives
Increased glucose level in blood
Rash

How to use Asviia Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Asviia Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Asviia Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

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Information regarding the use of Asviia Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Asviia Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Asviia Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Asviia Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Asviia Injection is given as an injection into vein or muscle under the supervision of a doctor.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count, blood sugar level and liver function.
Inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching, swelling, hives, shortness of breath, fast heart beat and drop in blood pressure.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Enzyme {Peptides}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Anticancer-others

Patient concerns

Features suggestive of acute myeloid leukemia Is this disease is curable if no than how much time did the patient have with & without treatment

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Less chances of cureHowever treatment is possible

I want to know about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia CNS Relapse protocol followed by standard doctors.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

What you want know

I'm detected with acute lymphoblastic leukemia taking alloepathy treatment but finding it costly want to start homeopathy treatment along with it kindly help

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

I would like to recommend you that if you want to start homeopathy then you should visit a homeopathic physician who is nearer to your home because your case require a detail case taking then your medicine will be selected on the basis of your symptoms.

I have low grade fever for the past 3 months. I have taken Calpol 650, Cetil 500, Swich 200, Mcin 400. I'm now on trial treatment for TB (Akurit 4) for the past 1 month and a week. The fever is still persisting. P. S.: CBC, TB skin test, TB sputum test, TB Gold, CT Scan of Thorax, USG of whole abdomen, Urine routine, kidney function test, uroflowmetry are NORMAL. What can be the cause of the fever? Would you like to suggest some other tests? Can it be cancer?

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Please consult infectious disease specialistMay not be cancer

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References

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Asviia Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Asviia Injection

Benefits of Asviia Injection

In Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)

In Hodgkin’s disease

Side effects of Asviia Injection

Common side effects of Asviia

How to use Asviia Injection

Safety advice

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Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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