The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, low blood platelets, hair loss, absence of menstrual periods, fever and rash. It is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Infections can sometimes be life threatening. Regular blood tests are required to monitor your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, or have heart problem. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
USES OF EPITHRA INJECTION
BENEFITS OF EPITHRA INJECTION
In Cancer
SIDE EFFECTS OF EPITHRA INJECTION
Common side effects of Epithra
- 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 EPITHRA INJECTION
HOW EPITHRA INJECTION WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Epithra 10mg Injection may cause episodes of nausea and vomiting, which can temporarily lead to an impairment of the ability to drive.
Kidney
Lower doses may be considered in patients with serum creatinine > 5 mg/dL.
Liver