Genmus 100mg Injection


Product introduction
Genmus 100mg Injection is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). It may also be used to treat other types of cancer as determined by your doctor. It can be used alone or together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Genmus 100mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered. 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include anemia (low number of red blood cells), decreased white blood cell count, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Inform your doctor if you have a medical history, of bleeding disorders, heart or liver disease, radiation treatment or any infection. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Genmus Injection
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
- Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)
Benefits of Genmus Injection
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer of the white blood cells in our body, also called mantle-cell lymphoma. White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections. Genmus 100mg Injection helps to restrict cancer growth and also blocks the action of other chemicals that are required for cancer growth and further spread. Avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections. Have plenty of fluids, unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to.
Genmus 100mg Injection helps treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia by damaging the DNA of cancerous white blood cells, which prevents them from growing and multiplying. This helps reduce the number of abnormal leukemia cells, control the progression of the disease.
Side effects of Genmus Injection
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
- Increased bilirubin in the blood
- Lymphopenia
- Low blood platelets
- Decreased appetite
- Cough
- Breathlessness
How to use Genmus Injection
How Genmus Injection works
Quick tips
- Genmus 100mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not miss your scheduled treatment sessions and follow the dosing schedule advised by your doctor.
- Your doctor will regularly monitor your blood cell counts, as Genmus 100mg Injection can lower white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. This may increase the risk of infections, tiredness, or bleeding.
- Stay adequately hydrated during treatment unless your doctor has advised you to restrict fluids.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and vaccines you are taking or planning to receive, as some may not be suitable during bendamustine treatment.
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