EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION Benefits & Uses

EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

EPIRUBA 10MG 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(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION Related Warnings

Is the use of EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION safe for pregnant women?

Epiruba should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION safe during breastfeeding?

Epiruba may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Epiruba. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION on the Heart?

Epiruba 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 EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION with Other Drugs

EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moxifloxacin

Clozapine

Cimetidine

Adalimumab

Amiodarone

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Calcium Deficiency
Herpes

Frequently asked Questions about EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION

Is this EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION.

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

After taking EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION

It is safe to take EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION

Taking EPIRUBA 10MG INJECTION with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ellence® (epirubicin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 867

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