Epirubicin 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of various types of cancers of blood, breast, stomach, lung, ovaries and soft tissues. It also helps to prevent the recurrence of bladder cancer after surgery.

Epirubicin 50mg Injection is used to treat a variety of cancers, either alone or in combination with other drugs.

Uses of Epirubicin Injection

Cancer

Benefits of Epirubicin Injection

In Cancer

Epirubicin 50mg Injection helps to treat certain kinds of cancer. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat cancer in various parts of the body. Epirubicin 50mg 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 Epirubicin 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 Epirubicin

Low blood platelets
Nausea
Hair loss
Absence of menstrual periods
Fever
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Hot flashes
Gastrointestinal inflammation
Rash
Low energy
Eye disorder

How to use Epirubicin Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epirubicin 50mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Epirubicin 50mg 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

Epirubicin 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Epirubicin 50mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Epirubicin 50mg Injection may cause episodes of nausea and vomiting, which can temporarily lead to an impairment of the ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Epirubicin 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Epirubicin 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Lower doses may be considered in patients with serum creatinine > 5 mg/dL.

Liver

CAUTION

Epirubicin 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epirubicin 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Epirubicin 50mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

Epirubicin 50mg Injection is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of various types of cancers.
It is given through a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) by a doctor or nurse.
It may make you feel tired or sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 6 months after stopping treatment.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or rash.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anthracycline Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents

Patient concerns

GE junction adenocarcinoma treated preoperatively with 3 cycles of ECF regimen 1st cycle Day 1 Epirubicin 85mg Day1, 2 Cisplatin 50mg Day 1,2,3 5FU The total WBC count has fallen to 4300 from 9500 what measures are taken in the next cycle to prevent neutropenia or reduce bone marrow suppression ? will any of the drug doses be reduced for this?

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

At this count nothing has to be doneThis is a normal blood count

How we can find out parient is CA and which report we can do for know the patient is CA

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Thr is no single test for cancerWhich cancer ur looking for

Smears show metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma.HISTOPATHOLOGY REPORT.sir is there any treatment Sir my mom firstly suffered from stomach pain.Then say about doing ultra sound test which is as:Neoplasm Stomach Pylrus.Fresh blood in corpus .polypoid growth in pylrus biopy taken from HPE Sir please help doctors already said there is no treatment for this stomach cancer disease

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Cancer is treated based on stage of cancerPlease upload reports of Ultrasound and endoscopy

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

Is Epirubicin 50mg Injection a vesicant (agent that causes tissue blistering and damage)?

Yes, Epirubicin 50mg Injection is a vesicant; it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein.

How effective is Epirubicin 50mg Injection?

Epirubicin 50mg Injection is effective in the treatment of various cancers including cancer of the breast, ovary, stomach, lung, bowel or rectum, malignant lymphomas (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood) such as Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia (blood cancer), multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer of infection-fighting cells of the blood). It may be used in bladder cancers and to prevent reoccurrence of bladder cancer after surgery. It effectively slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.

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References

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Epirubicin 50mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Epirubicin Injection

Benefits of Epirubicin Injection

In Cancer

Side effects of Epirubicin Injection

Common side effects of Epirubicin

How to use Epirubicin Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Is Epirubicin 50mg Injection a vesicant (agent that causes tissue blistering and damage)?

How effective is Epirubicin 50mg Injection?

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References

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