Hodpro 50mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Hodpro 50mg Capsule is used in the treatment of some kinds of cancers. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is used with other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy to treat cancers such as Hodgkin’s disease (a cancer of the lymph glands).
Hodpro 50mg Capsule can be taken with or without food, but better to take it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Some food or drinks can affect the working of medicine, so better to avoid mature cheeses (including processed cheeses), yeast or meat extracts and some type of beer or alcohol. 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the heart, liver, and kidney.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, 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. Moreover, it can make you infertile, so ask your doctor about safety methods.
Uses of Hodpro Capsule
Benefits of Hodpro Capsule
In Hodgkin’s disease
Hodgkin’s disease is a type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which helps fight infections. Hodpro 50mg Capsule is used as part of combination chemotherapy to treat this condition. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells, helping control the disease and improving treatment outcomes.
Side effects of Hodpro Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Hodpro
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
How to use Hodpro Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hodpro 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Hodpro 50mg Capsule may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hodpro 50mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Hodpro 50mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Hodpro 50mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Hodpro 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hodpro 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Hodpro 50mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Hodpro 50mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Hodpro 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hodpro 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Hodpro 50mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Hodpro 50mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Hodpro Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Hodpro 50mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take it with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day.
- As a precaution, foods high in tyramine (eg. aged cheeses, air-dried meats, soy sauce, tap/draft beers and red wines) should be avoided when taking Hodpro 50mg Capsule to avoid a serious reaction.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count and liver function.
- It makes you feel dizzy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
- Consult with your doctor if you are planning pregnancy as it can affect your fertility.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkylating agents, methylhydrazine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Other Anticancer Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Hodpro with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Avoid concurrent use. Please consult with your doctor.
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperatu
Do not consume Filgrastim from 24 hours before or 24 hours after taking Procarbazine. Procarbazine may reduce the efficacy of Filgrastim.
Do not consume Lenograstim from 24 hours before or 24 hours after taking Procarbazine. Procarbazine may reduce the efficacy of Lenograstim.
Avoid concurrent use. Please consult with your doctor.
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperatu
Avoid concurrent use. Please consult with your doctor.
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperatu
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Hodpro 50mg Capsule
Once A Day
60%
Twice A Day
40%
What are you using Hodpro Capsule for?
Hodgkin’s dis*
100%
*Hodgkin’s disease
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
50%
Poor
33%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Hodpro 50mg Capsule?
Nausea
100%
How do you take Hodpro Capsule?
With food
100%
Please rate Hodpro 50mg Capsule on price
Average
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Procarbazine. Chippenham, Wiltshire: Alliance Pharmaceuticals; 2006 [revised 24 Nov. 2014. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Avaialble from:
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Country of origin: India
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