Doxilyd 50 Injection Information

Doxilyd 50 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Blood Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Doxilyd 50 Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Doxilyd 50 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Doxilyd 50 Injection include Hair Loss. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Doxilyd 50 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Doxilyd 50 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Doxilyd 50 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Doxilyd 50 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Doxilyd 50 Injection related warnings section.

Doxilyd 50 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Doxilyd 50 Injection in conditions like Heart Failure. Other contraindications of Doxilyd 50 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Doxilyd 50 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Doxilyd 50 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Doxilyd Benefits & Uses
Doxilyd Dosage & How to Take
Doxilyd Side Effects
Doxilyd Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Doxilyd with Other Drugs
Doxilyd Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Doxilyd
Doxilyd Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Doxilyd 50 Injection Benefits & Uses

Doxilyd 50 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Doxilyd 50 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 110 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 110 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 110 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Doxilyd 50 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Doxilyd 50 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Doxilyd shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Doxilyd 50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Doxilyd. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Doxilyd 50 Injection on the Kidneys?

Doxilyd is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Doxilyd 50 Injection on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Doxilyd. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Doxilyd 50 Injection on the Heart?

Doxilyd may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Doxilyd 50 Injection with Other Drugs

Doxilyd 50 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Chlorpheniramine

Doxilyd 50 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doxilyd 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Doxilyd 50 Injection

Is this Doxilyd 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Doxilyd 50 Injection has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Doxilyd 50 Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Doxilyd 50 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Doxilyd 50 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Doxilyd 50 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Doxilyd 50 Injection

Taking Doxilyd 50 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxilyd 50 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Doxilyd 50 Injection.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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