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Syndyma 100mg Injection

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Product introduction

Syndyma 100mg Injection is an anticancer medication. It is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, brain tumor, ovarian and cervical cancer. It helps to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors and stops tumors from growing.

Syndyma 100mg Injection is an effective medicine, first-line option when used together with other cancer medicines. It is given as an infusion. That means you get it through a small needle in your vein or through a port, which is a device placed under your skin. The doctor will decide your dose and duration and will check you for signs of an infusion reaction such as high blood pressure and trouble breathing. You keep taking Syndyma 100mg Injection as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking it or not. You may be advised to check blood pressure and levels of protein in urine while you are taking this medication.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nosebleeds, headache, high blood pressure, rhinitis, protein in urine, change in taste, dry skin, bleeding, lacrimation disorder, back pain, and exfoliative dermatitis. Inform your doctor that you are taking this medication before undergoing any surgical procedure, as the drug has ability to lower the ability of wound healing. Other than this, it also enhances your risk of bleeding thus if you notice any unusual bleeding or bleeding consult with your doctor immediately.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.



Side effects of Syndyma 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 Syndyma

  • Nosebleeds
  • Headache
  • High blood pressure
  • Inflammation of the nose
  • Protein in urine
  • Taste change
  • Dry skin
  • Hemorrhage
  • Increased lacrimation
  • Back pain
  • Exfoliative dermatitis

How to use Syndyma Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Syndyma Injection works

Syndyma 100mg Injection is a anti-angiogenic medication. It works by blocking a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This stops the formation of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to cancerous cells.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Syndyma 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Syndyma 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Syndyma 100mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Syndyma 100mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sleepiness and fainting have been reported with Syndyma 100mg Injection and this may impair your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Syndyma 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Syndyma 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Syndyma 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Syndyma 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Syndyma Injection?

If you miss a dose of Syndyma 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Syndyma 100mg Injection is an effective, first-line option when used together with other medicines for certain types of cancers such as colorectal, lung, cervical, and kidney cancers.
  • Syndyma 100mg Injection is given as an infusion. Your doctor or nurse will monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction such as high blood pressure and trouble breathing.
  • It can lower your wound healing ability. Inform your doctor that you are taking this medication before undergoing any surgical procedure.
  • It can increase the risk of bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice any unusual bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop easily.
  • Your doctor may regularly check your blood pressure and levels of protein in your urine while you are on Syndyma 100mg Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Monoclonal antibody (mAb)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor

Interaction with drugs

Taking Syndyma with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may cause lethal infections. Do not consume Panitumumab with Bevacizumab during the treatment of metastatic colon cancer.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.

Patient concerns

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Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.
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FAQs

What kinds of cancer can Syndyma 100mg Injection be used for ?

Syndyma 100mg Injection is approved for the treatment of cancer of the colon or rectum that has spread to other parts of the body. It must be given along with chemotherapy. Other types of cancers that it helps with includes certain types of lung cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor).

How is Syndyma 100mg Injection given?

Syndyma 100mg Injection is given as an infusion. That means you get it through a small needle in your vein or through a port, which is a device placed under your skin. Your doctor will decide your dose and duration and will monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction.

How long can I take Syndyma 100mg Injection for?

You keep taking Syndyma 100mg Injection as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking Syndyma 100mg Injection. If your cancer progresses during this initial treatment, talk to your doctor if a different chemotherapy may be an option.

How Syndyma 100mg Injection works differently from chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, like cancer cells. In contrast, the purpose of Syndyma 100mg Injection is to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors. This causes the tumour to shrink, or to stop growing.

Does a person taking Syndyma 100mg Injection still need chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is still needed along with taking Syndyma 100mg Injection. It makes chemotherapy work better.

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Country of origin: India

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