Hodpro 50mg Capsule
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
Pregnancy
₹360
₹36.0/Capsule
10 capsules in 1 strip
1 Strip
Medicine Overview of Hodpro Capsule
Side effects of Hodpro Capsule
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased appetite.
How to use Hodpro Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Hodpro 50mg Capsule at a fixed time.
Avoid Hodpro 50mg Capsule with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Avoid Hodpro 50mg Capsule with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
How Hodpro Capsule works
Procarbazine belongs to a group of medicines called antineoplastic alkylating agents. It works by inhibiting protein, RNA, and DNA synthesis, which helps to stop the growth of cancer cells in the body..
In Depth Information on Hodpro Capsule
Expert advice for Hodpro Capsule
- Inform your doctor if you are suffering from severe hepatic or kidney disease, any disorder of the heart or circulation, have a tumor on the adrenal gland, causing high blood pressure, epilepsy (fits) or had stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you have severe leucopenia or thrombocytopenia from any cause.
- Take precautions as Procarbazine may lower the ability of your body to fight infections making you susceptible to infections.
- Do not drive or operate machinery as Procarbazine may cause drowsiness.
- You may need to regularly check and monitor blood counts due to the possibility of bone-marrow suppression with Procarbazine therapy.
- Do not take any live vaccines during or within at least 6 months of treatment with Procarbazine.
Warnings
Special precautions for Hodpro 50mg Capsule
Alcohol
CAUTION
Hodpro 50mg Capsule may cause symptoms such as flushing, inc
+morereased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions).
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Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Hodpro 50mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor....
+moreThere is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Hodpro 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use during lactation
+more.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
Hodpro 50mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery....
+moreCaution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Kidney
SAFE
Hodpro 50mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Hodpro 50mg Capsule is recommended.
Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment....
+moreCaution should be used in patients with renal impairment.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Patient Concerns
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