Remcyta 500mg Injection
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Product introduction
Remcyta 500mg Injection is used to treat some kinds of cancers of blood. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Remcyta 500mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein or under skin by the healthcare professional. 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 rash, skin ulcer, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice chills, unusual bleeding or bruising and black and tarry stools. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, 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. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Remcyta 500mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein or under skin by the healthcare professional. 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 rash, skin ulcer, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice chills, unusual bleeding or bruising and black and tarry stools. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, 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. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Remcyta Injection
Benefits of Remcyta Injection
In Blood cancer
Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Remcyta 500mg 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 Remcyta 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 Remcyta
- Rash
- Skin ulcer
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hair loss
- Abdominal pain
- Anal ulcers
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Fever
- Infection
- Abnormal liver function
- Low blood platelets
- Mouth ulcer
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis
- Mouth sore
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
How to use Remcyta Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Remcyta Injection works
Remcyta 500mg Injection interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Remcyta 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Remcyta 500mg 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
Remcyta 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Remcyta 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Remcyta 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Remcyta 500mg Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Remcyta 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Because of the limited information, a cautious use of Remcyta 500mg Injection is recommended in patients with liver disease.
Because of the limited information, a cautious use of Remcyta 500mg Injection is recommended in patients with liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrimidine Nucleoside Analog
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Antimetabolites
Interaction with drugs
Taking Remcyta with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
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Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Do not consume Cytarabine from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrasti
Concomitant use may increase the risk of opportunistic infections.
Do not consume Natalizumab with Cytarabine.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Do not consume Cytarabine from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Sargramostim. Pl
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Do not consume Lenograstim from 24 hours before until 24 hours after undergoing cytot
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Remcyta 500mg Injection a vesicant?
No. Remcyta 500mg Injection is not a vesicant (irritant) but should be handled with care.
Is Remcyta 500mg Injection ototoxic?
No. Ototoxicity is not reported with use of Remcyta 500mg Injection. However, please consult your doctor if you experience such a side effect.
Is Remcyta 500mg Injection cytotoxic?
Yes. Remcyta 500mg Injection is a cytotoxic drug.
Does Remcyta 500mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes. Remcyta 500mg Injection may cause hair loss.
How does Remcyta 500mg Injection prevent DNA replication?
Remcyta 500mg Injection prevents deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication by inhibiting the synthesis of DNA.
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Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
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