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Epirubicin
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug epirubicin, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Epirubicin is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the class anthracyclines. FDA approved epirubicin on November 15, 2006, for the treatment of breast cancer, stomach, and bowel cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer.
Mechanism of Action of Epirubicin
Epirubicin inhibits DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis by exerting cytotoxic activity. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of the cancer cells. This medicine helps to selectively kill the cancer cells rather than the normal, healthy cells.
Uses of Epirubicin
Epirubicin is an intravenously administered drug. This medicine is used as adjuvant therapy in combination with other medications to treat breast cancer in patients who have had surgery to remove the tumor. It is also useful in treating breast, ovaries, stomach, bowel, and lung cancers. In addition, this medicine is also used to treat cancers of the blood-forming tissues, such as malignant lymphomas, leukemias, and multiple myeloma.
Epirubicin Dosage available The drug should be administered only by healthcare professionals experienced with cancer chemotherapy. Your physician will determine the dose and frequency of administration based on the type of cancer and severity of the disease. The medicine will be given as an infusion into a vein. Do not self-administer the injection.
Docetaxel
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug docetaxel, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Docetaxel is a chemotherapy medication that was approved to be used for its medical use on 19th May 2004.
Mechanism of Action of Docetaxel
Docetaxel works by inhibiting the microtubule structures found in the cells. These microtubules help the cancer cells in proliferating. Hence, inhibition of these structures aids in slowing down the growth of the cancer cells.
Uses of Docetaxel
Docetaxel is indicated for treating different types of cancers, which include the following, non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer and head and neck cancer.
Docetaxel Dosage available
Docetaxel concentrate for solution for infusion (injections) is available in three doses of 20mg, 80mg and 120mg.
Trastuzumab
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug trastuzumab, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Trastuzumab is a monoclonal antibody that was approved for its medical use on 25th September 1998.
Mechanism of Action of Trastuzumab
Trastuzumab Injection is a biological agent that acts as targeted drug therapy in cancer treatment. It is classified as a monoclonal antibody belonging to the class a HER2/neu receptor antagonists. HER2 or human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 is a protein present in high concentrations on the surface of cancer cells of the breast and gastric region. Trastuzumab Injection works by binding with these receptors, ultimately inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
Uses of Trastuzumab
Trastuzumab Injection has been developed to treat solid tumors by injecting it as an intravenous infusion. Trastuzumab Injection has been approved to treat HER2 overexpressing breast cancer and stomach cancer (gastro-oesophageal Junction adenocarcinoma).
Trastuzumab Dosage available
Trastuzumab is available as multi dose vial injections in the doses 150 mg and 440 mg. It is intended for intravenous infusion only and not for IV push or bolus.
Everolimus
Oncology
Lansoprazole
15MG; 30MG Capsules Lansoprazole OTC
15MG Capsules Fluorouracil
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug fluorouracil, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Fluorouracil contains the active ingredient Fluorouracil. It belongs to a class of drugs called antimetabolites, which interfere with the genetic material (DNA and RNA) synthesis of rapidly dividing cancer cells, leading to their death. This medication is commonly used to treat breast, colorectal, stomach, esophagus, and pancreatic cancers. It can be administered in different ways, including through injection or as a cream.
Fluorouracil (5-fluorouracil or 5-FU) was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1959 for treating colon and rectal cancer. Since then, it has been approved for treating other types of cancer, including breast, stomach, and pancreatic cancer. The drug is also approved in many other countries around the world. Over the years, many studies proved the effectiveness of fluorouracil in combination with other cancer treatments, and the drug continues to be an important chemotherapy medication for cancer patients.
Mechanism of Action of Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil work by interfering with the DNA and RNA synthesis of rapidly dividing cancer cells, leading to their death. It is an antimetabolite chemotherapy drug that mimics the structure of normal DNA and RNA building blocks. Still, its incorporation into DNA and RNA leads to errors in formation and causes damage to the DNA and RNA strands.
Uses of Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil is a chemotherapy medication commonly used to treat different types of cancer, including breast, colon, rectal, stomach, and pancreatic cancers. It works by interfering with the growth and division of cancer cells, ultimately causing them to die.
Fluorouracil Dosage available
Fluorouracil is a medication typically administered under a healthcare provider’s supervision, usually in a hospital or clinic setting. The method of administration can vary depending on the type of cancer and the individual patient’s condition. The injection can be given in a vein (intravenous) or muscle (intramuscular) injection. If a patient misses a scheduled dose, they should contact their healthcare provider immediately to determine the next steps. Sometimes, the missed dose may be rescheduled, or a new treatment plan may be recommended. It is important to follow the healthcare provider’s instructions closely and not make any changes to the treatment plan without first consulting with them. Patients should never take a double dose to make up for a missed dose, as this can increase the risk of side effects and toxicity.
5FU GLS
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug fluorouracil, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Fluorouracil contains the active ingredient Fluorouracil. It belongs to a class of drugs called antimetabolites, which interfere with the genetic material (DNA and RNA) synthesis of rapidly dividing cancer cells, leading to their death. This medication is commonly used to treat breast, colorectal, stomach, esophagus, and pancreatic cancers. It can be administered in different ways, including through injection or as a cream.
Fluorouracil (5-fluorouracil or 5-FU) was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1959 for treating colon and rectal cancer. Since then, it has been approved for treating other types of cancer, including breast, stomach, and pancreatic cancer. The drug is also approved in many other countries around the world. Over the years, many studies proved the effectiveness of fluorouracil in combination with other cancer treatments, and the drug continues to be an important chemotherapy medication for cancer patients.
Mechanism of Action of Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil work by interfering with the DNA and RNA synthesis of rapidly dividing cancer cells, leading to their death. It is an antimetabolite chemotherapy drug that mimics the structure of normal DNA and RNA building blocks. Still, its incorporation into DNA and RNA leads to errors in formation and causes damage to the DNA and RNA strands.
Uses of Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil is a chemotherapy medication commonly used to treat different types of cancer, including breast, colon, rectal, stomach, and pancreatic cancers. It works by interfering with the growth and division of cancer cells, ultimately causing them to die.
Fluorouracil Dosage available Fluorouracil is a medication typically administered under a healthcare provider’s supervision, usually in a hospital or clinic setting. The method of administration can vary depending on the type of cancer and the individual patient’s condition. The injection can be given in a vein (intravenous) or muscle (intramuscular) injection. If a patient misses a scheduled dose, they should contact their healthcare provider immediately to determine the next steps. Sometimes, the missed dose may be rescheduled, or a new treatment plan may be recommended. It is important to follow the healthcare provider’s instructions closely and not make any changes to the treatment plan without first consulting with them. Patients should never take a double dose to make up for a missed dose, as this can increase the risk of side effects and toxicity.