Biobin 1000mg Injection (Cytarabine 1000mg)

Description

Biobin 1000 mg injection is an anti-cancer medicine that contains cytarabine. It is used in the treatment of various types of blood and bone marrow cancers such as acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia (a type of cancer with excess immature white blood cells) and acute lymphocytic leukaemia (a type of cancer that affects white blood cells). It should only be used under medical supervision.

Biobin 1000 mg injection shows some side effects like hair loss, skin and mouth ulcers, rash, anaemia, sepsis (blood poisoning), low white blood cell count, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, pneumonia, infections, fever, anal ulcers, abnormal liver function and stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth). Biobin 1000 mg injection does not cause drowsiness but it still may cause side effects that affect your ability to drive. Inform your doctor immediately if you feel sudden chills, notice unusual bruising or bleeding and black and tarry stools.

Biobin 1000 mg injection is not recommended for use in elderly patients. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney diseases before receiving this medicine. Close monitoring of liver function and the blood cell count is necessary while receiving this medication as it is known to affect the liver and bone marrow. Biobin 1000 mg injection is not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Biobin 1000 mg injection
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Rash
Fever
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Bleeding
Headache
Chest pain
Joint pain
Anal ulcers
Skin ulcers
Hair loss
Anemia

Uses of Biobin 1000 mg injection

What is it prescribed for?
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Biobin 1000 mg injection is used for the treatment of acute lymphocytic leukaemia (a type of cancer of the blood and the bone marrow) that affects white blood cells in adults and children.
Acute Non Lymphocytic Leukemia
Biobin 1000 mg injection is used for the treatment of Acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia which is a cancer of the blood and the bone marrow with myeloblasts (immature white blood cells) in adults.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid receiving Biobin 1000 mg injection if you have a known allergy to cytarabine, or any other inactive ingredients present in this formulation. Inform your doctor, if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness or breathing difficulty, etc.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since Biobin 1000 mg injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Biobin 1000 mg injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

General Instructions

Biobin 1000 mg injection is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor after receiving this injection.

Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to Biobin 1000 mg injection. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Use reliable contraception methods to prevent pregnancy if you are using Biobin 1000 mg injection.

Consult your doctor if you notice any fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhoea which may be signals of infection caused by using this medicine.