Cabaxan Injection (Cabazitaxel (60mg/ml)
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | India |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE FORM | Injection |
| GENERIC NAME | Cabazitaxel |
| INDICATION | Prostate Cancer |
| MANUFACTURER | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| PACKAGING | 1.5 ml in 1 vial |
| COMPOSITION | Cabazitaxel (60mg/ml) |
| PACK SIZE | 1 Injection/s, 3 Injection/s, 6 Injection/s, 9 Injection/s |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Cabaxan Injection (Cabazitaxel (60mg/ml) belongs to the general group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Cabaxan Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
The most common side effects of this medicine include Low red blood cell count, low platelet count, diarrhea, back pain, and hair loss. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.
USES OF CABAXAN INJECTION
- Prostate cancer
BENEFITS OF CABAXAN INJECTION
In Prostate cancer
SIDE EFFECTS OF CABAXAN INJECTION
Common side effects of Cabaxan
- Vomiting
- Back pain
- Weakness
- Low blood platelets
- Hair loss
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Diarrhea
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Blood in urine
- Constipation
- Cough
- Taste change
- Breathing problems
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Nausea
HOW TO USE CABAXAN INJECTION
HOW CABAXAN INJECTION WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Kidney
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease and end stage kidney disease as the information available is limited for use of this medicine in these patients.
Liver
Use of Cabaxan Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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