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Alrubicin 150mg Injection

Introduction to Alrubicin 150mg Injection

This medication should only be administered intravenously by a qualified healthcare professional It may be used alone or in combination with other medications in chemotherapy Your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage and frequency based on your specific condition which may change over time It is important to follow your doctors instructions exactly as taking it incorrectly or in excess can lead to serious side effects While it may take several weeks or months to notice the benefits do not stop taking it unless advised by your doctor It is important to note that this medication can reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive pills so it is recommended that both men and women use reliable contraception during treatment Common side effects of this medication include nausea low blood platelets hair loss absence of menstrual periods fever and rash It is known to decrease the number of blood cells in your body making you more prone to infections Infections can sometimes be lifethreatening so regular blood tests are necessary to monitor blood cell count as well as kidney liver and heart function during treatment Before taking this medication inform your doctor if you have liver disease or heart problems It is also important to disclose all other medications you are taking as some may reduce the effectiveness of this medication or alter its mode of action If you are pregnant or breastfeeding inform your doctor
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What precautions need to be followed while taking Altanib?

While taking Altanib, make sure you follow all the instructions given by your doctor, carefully and keep all appointments. You will need regular follow-up to ensure that the treatment is working. Regular blood tests, weight checks, and urine tests may be required to find out any side effects before it becomes serious. Make sure you use a method of contraception to prevent pregnancy during treatment with Altanib. Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while you are taking this medicine. If you are about to start taking any new medicine, remind your doctor that you are taking Altanib.

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The doctor has advised me not to take any medicine on my own while taking Altanib. Should I consult my doctor even if I need to take paracetamol for my fever?

Yes, there are a number of medicines which interfere with Altanib, including paracetamol. Therefore you should not self medicate while taking Altanib. Other medicines which interfere with Altanib include cyclosporin, dexamethasone (a steroid), warfarin, antiviral medicines which treat AIDS and some medicines which treat bacterial infections, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart problems, and mental disorders and depression. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine, and inform him that you are on Altanib therapy.

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Is Alrubicin an anthracycline?

Yes, Alrubicin belongs to anthracycline class of anti-cancer medicines

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How much does Alrubicin cost?

The price of Alrubicin may vary depending upon the brand prescribed to you. Please read the instruction on the package for the correct price of the product.

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How effective is Alrubicin?

Alrubicin 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 Hodgkins disease and non-Hodgkins 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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How is Alrubicin given?

Alrubicin is given by injection into the vein or through a catheter into the bladder

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