Trabectedin: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Trabectedin

INFORMATION ABOUT TRABECTEDIN

Trabectedin Uses

Trabectedin is used in the treatment of sickle cell anemia, prostate cancer, blood cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia), soft tissue sarcoma and Hodgkin’s disease.

How Trabectedin works

Trabectedin belongs to class of drugs called alkylating agents. It works by sticking to the DNA in cells and damaging it. This stops the cancer cells growing and multiplying.

Common side effects of Trabectedin

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

Headache, Fatigue, Vomiting, Weakness, Nausea, Increased liver enzymes, Low blood platelets, Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased appetite, Constipation

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23 May 2025 | 07:19 PM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Trabectedin

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

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Expert advice for Trabectedin

Trabectedin is given as an intravenous infusion (IV infusion) under the supervisión of a doctor.
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.
Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, muscle pain and skin rash.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count, platelet count and liver function.