Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection (Epirubicin 10mg)

Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection

Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection falls under a category of drugs called anthracycline which is used for chemotherapy. It may also be referred to by its trade name Ellence. Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection is used mainly as an adjuvant drug in association with other kinds of medications for breast cancer treatment in women, especially after surgery has been carried out. It is an anti-cancer drug used in therapy. But be careful as Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection is a vesicant. It needs to be injected into your veins by trained hands only; your doctor or nurse. Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection is injected into your body through free-flowing (IV) solution.

If Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection escapes from your vein during the process of injecting, it may cause tissue damage or blisters which can be visible by redness or swelling. If such a mishap occurs inform your doctor immediately. Certain precautions that you must ensure to take before starting Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection treatment are:

Inform your doctor of existing medications that you are taking.
Do not take Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection if you are already pregnant or are planning to be anytime soon as it may cause threat to the fetus.
Avoid this treatment also while you are breastfeeding your baby.
Do not try to conceive while under Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection treatment. For both men and women, use contraceptives.
People with a history of heart failure or other heart related problems and those with bone marrow suppression diseases are prohibited from using this drug.
Exposure to sun may cause problems. Extra care is advised to avoid sun exposure as much as it is possible.
Side-effects associated with Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection treatment maybe short –term or long-term effects which occur in about 10-29% of cases. These may include, darkening of the skin area where radiation has been applied, diarrhea, infection, etc. Seek help and supervision within 24 hours when you face symptoms like nausea, vomiting, prolonged diarrhea, bleeding, swelling and fast or irregular heart beat.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Use

Adjuvant For Breast Cancer

Farmorubicin RD 10mg Injection is used along with other medications in the treatment of breast cancer.

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Side Effects

Low Wbc Count

Fever With Chills

Blood In Urine

Red Spots On Skin

Irregular Heart Beat

Joint Pain

Diarrhoea

Hair Loss Or Thinning Of The Hair

Irregular Menstrual Periods

Change In Skin Color

Decreased Appetite

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

It is advised not to miss any dose. If you missed any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Overdose instructions

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.