Nanopacal Injection

Nanopacal Injection is administered into the vein by intravenous (IV) injection over 30 minutes.

Nanopacal Injection is given as per the condition being treated:<br>a. Breast cancer: It is usually given once every three weeks (i.e. on day 1 of a 21-day cycle). Each injection is called one 'cycle' of chemotherapy. Your doctor will decide how many of these cycles you will need.<br>b. Lung cancer: It is given every week (i.e. on days 1, 8, and 15 of each 21-day cycle). Another medicine called carboplatin is also given on day 1 only of each 21-day cycle. Your doctor will decide how many of these cycles, you will need.<br>c. Pancreatic cancer: It is given every week (i.e. on days 1, 8, and 15 of each 28-day cycle). Every 28 days is called one ‘cycle’ of chemotherapy. Another medicine called gemcitabine is also given on days 1, 8, and 15 after Nanopacal Injection has been given. Your doctor will decide how many of these cycles you will need.

Yes, while taking this medicine, your hair may become brittle and break. You may also experience patchy hair loss or thinning. These conditions tend to resolve once the treatment is stopped. Be gentle when brushing and washing hair to manage hair loss.

Food items with soluble fiber can help relieve diarrhea as they help absorb excess fluid from the body. These food items include bananas (ripe), oranges, boiled potatoes, white rice, curd, and oatmeal. Diarrhea can cause dehydration in the body; therefore, drink 8-10 glasses of water to avoid dehydration. You can also have soups and juices frequently to hydrate yourself.