Emsulfan 60mg Injection is used in the treatment of some cancers of blood like chronic myeloid leukaemia. It is used in combination with other cancer medicines during hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT). It may also be used to treat some other types of cancer.

Emsulfan 60mg Injection is used in the treatment of many types of cancer

Uses of Emsulfan Injection

Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)

Benefits of Emsulfan Injection

In Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)

Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Emsulfan 60mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and 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.

Side effects of Emsulfan 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 Emsulfan

Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Anxiety
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Decreased potassium level in blood
Diarrhea
Fever
Headache
Increased glucose level in blood
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

How to use Emsulfan 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 Emsulfan 60mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Emsulfan 60mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Emsulfan 60mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Emsulfan 60mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Emsulfan 60mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Emsulfan 60mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Emsulfan 60mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Emsulfan 60mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein by a healthcare provider.
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 the levels of blood cells in your blood.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Organosulfonic Acid Esters Derivative {Alkylating Agent

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Alkylating agent

Patient concerns

Mh mother have blood cancer .recently she got her first induction chemotherapy.in CBC test Immature myeloid cells 18 percent what are indicate.is it serious .is it shown presence of cancer in blood old tell me

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear Mam Greetings from 1mg, The reports shows low hemoglobin and platelet count which can be due to chemotherapy.

My frnds are saying that this reports are signs of leukemia Please please help and suggest your opinions and if no what medicine can be taken

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

It's curable cancer now a days, so don't worry. Get evaluated and find out which Leukaemia you have. Then we will decide for treatment.

I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.

FAQs

Does Emsulfan 60mg Injection cause hair loss?

Yes, Emsulfan 60mg Injection can cause hair loss.

Is Emsulfan 60mg Injection a vesicant?

Yes. Emsulfan 60mg Injection is a vesicant (irritant).

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References

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Emsulfan 60mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Emsulfan Injection

Benefits of Emsulfan Injection

In Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)

Side effects of Emsulfan Injection

Common side effects of Emsulfan

How to use Emsulfan Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Does Emsulfan 60mg Injection cause hair loss?

Is Emsulfan 60mg Injection a vesicant?

Want to share the information?

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References

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