Epialfa 50mg Injection
Rs.1454for 1 vial(s) (1 Injection each)
food interaction for Epialfa Injection
alcohol interaction for Epialfa Injection
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food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epialfa 50mg Injection.
UNSAFE
Epialfa 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epialfa 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Epialfa 50mg Injection
Epirubicin(50mg)
Epialfa injection uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of cancer.
How epialfa injection works
Epialfa 50mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the breast cancer cells. It also forms harmful chemicals (free radicals) which cause DNA damage. This slows the growth of breast cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Common side effects of epialfa injection
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
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Expert advice FOR Epialfa Injection
- Epirubicin 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.
Frequently asked questions FOR Epialfa 50mg Injection
Epirubicin
Q. Is Epialfa 50mg Injection a vesicant (agent that causes tissue blistering and damage)?
Yes, Epialfa 50mg Injection is a vesicant; it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein.
Q. How effective is Epialfa 50mg Injection?
Epialfa 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.