Ixempra 15mg Injection
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Product introduction
Ixempra 15mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It can be used alone or in combination with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy. It works by interfering with growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Ixempra 15mg Injection is given as an IV infusion under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered. 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 vomiting, fever, fatigue, muscle pain and Anemia (low number of red blood cells). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It is important to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child during treatment. It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if have been on radiation therapy. 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. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking this medicine.
Ixempra 15mg Injection is given as an IV infusion under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered. 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 vomiting, fever, fatigue, muscle pain and Anemia (low number of red blood cells). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It is important to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child during treatment. It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if have been on radiation therapy. 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. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking this medicine.
Uses of Ixempra Injection
Benefits of Ixempra Injection
In Breast cancer
Ixempra 15mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Ixempra 15mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Ixempra Injection
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 Ixempra
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Muscle pain
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Mucosal inflammation
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Joint pain
- Hair loss
- Low blood platelets
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Nail disorder
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Nausea
How to use Ixempra Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ixempra Injection works
Ixempra 15mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Ixempra 15mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ixempra 15mg Injection 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
Ixempra 15mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ixempra 15mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ixempra 15mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ixempra 15mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ixempra 15mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ixempra 15mg Injection is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
Use of Ixempra 15mg Injection is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Ixempra Injection?
If you miss a dose of Ixempra 15mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Ixempra 15mg Injection is given as an IV infusion under the supervision of a doctor only.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- It may lower your body's ability to fight with infection, so maintain distance from the infected person.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count (CBC) and liver function.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Epothilones ASnalogue
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ixempra with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Carbamazepine may reduce blood levels of Ixabepilone.
Do not consume Carbamazepine with Ixabepilone. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adj
Phenobarbitone may reduce blood levels of Ixabepilone.
Do not consume Phenobarbitone with Ixabepilone. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and a
Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Ixabepilone.
Do not consume Clarithromycin with Ixabepilone. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and ad
Voriconazole may raise blood levels of Ixabepilone.
Do not consume Voriconazole with Ixabepilone. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust
Imatinib mesylate may raise blood levels of Ixabepilone.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores, loss of a
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